How far is Greenville, SC from Arial, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Arial, SC is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Arial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Arial.
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Start on North Church Street
18 m · 7 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto Beattie Place
1118 ft · 21 sec · Beattie Place
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Continue on College Street
922 ft · 19 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North Academy Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Academy Street
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Continue on Easley Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road
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Continue on New Easley Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Easley Highway
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Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Gentry Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Gentry Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Rice Road
725 ft · 24 sec · Rice Road
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Turn right onto Arial Street
641 ft · 34 sec · Arial Street
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Turn left onto Cobb Street
607 ft · 27 sec · Cobb Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cobb Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Arial.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Calhoun Memorial Highway
Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
4.49 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Arial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Arial?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Greenville and 7.9 miles from Arial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Arial.
Stop Ideas Near Powdersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powdersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Arial. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arial
Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,543 |
| Coordinates | 34.8459500, -82.6415200 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arial (-82.64152, 34.84595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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