How far is Greenville, SC from Bamberg, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Bamberg, SC is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Bamberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Bamberg.
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Start on North Church Street
151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charleston Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Carolina Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Carolina Highway
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Turn left onto Charleston-Augusta Road
6 mi · 9 min · Charleston-Augusta Road
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Continue on Binnicker Bridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Binnicker Bridge Road
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Continue on Binnaker Bridge Road
2050 ft · 37 sec · Binnaker Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Flynn Street
159 m · 25 sec · Flynn Street
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Turn right onto Main Highway
2379 ft · 38 sec · Main Highway
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Turn left onto Heritage Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heritage Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Bamberg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Bamberg?
The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Greenville and 77.3 miles from Bamberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Bamberg.
Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain
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 Little Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Bamberg. Straight-line distance: 132.67 mi (213.51 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 Bamberg
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,160 |
| Coordinates | 33.2971000, -81.0348200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bamberg (-81.03482, 33.2971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
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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