How far is Greenville, SC from Buffalo, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Buffalo, SC is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Buffalo.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia
1752 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 296: Reidville Road, Spartanburg
997 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 296 East: Spartanburg
545 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Reidville Road
585 ft · 16 sec · Reidville Road
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Turn right onto East Blackstock Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Blackstock Road
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Continue on State Highway 215
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 215
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Continue on East Blackstock Road
2213 ft · 46 sec · East Blackstock Road
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Continue on Stone Station Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Stone Station Road
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Continue on Stone Station Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Stone Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 56
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 56
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Turn left onto Highway 215
5.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 215
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Continue on Buffalo-West Springs Highway
8.6 mi · 15 min · Buffalo-West Springs Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1645 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saxon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Greenville and 26.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Saxon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Cowpens Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saxon.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 41.27 mi (66.41 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 Buffalo
Buffalo is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7256900, -81.6834300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-81.68343, 34.72569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.50 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Mid-grade | $3.93 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $5.63 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
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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