How far is Greenville, SC from Chesterfield, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Chesterfield, SC is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.5 mi
04h 27m
Flight
193.57 mi
311.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.57 mi
Kilometers
311.52 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.5 mi
Kilometers
379 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-19T01:24
Arrive Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Greenville
117.8 mi
02h 13m
To Chesterfield
117.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Connelly Street

    1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1618 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Robert Smalls Parkway

    3 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broad River Boulevard

    2653 ft · 1 min · Broad River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chesterfield Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Chesterfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chesterfield Lake Drive

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Lake Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Chesterfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 37%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 26%
I 95 South
47.8 mi · 20%
Trask Parkway
18.4 mi · 8%
East North Street
11 mi · 5%
Robert Smalls Parkway
2.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

60.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
02h 13m from Greenville
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Greenville and 117.7 miles from Chesterfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Swansea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swansea.

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 193.57 mi (311.52 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,401
Coordinates32.4015800, -80.7640000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Chesterfield (-80.764, 32.40158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.83
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.92 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.80 $73.61
Premium $4.78 $39.71 $79.41
Diesel $5.62 $46.74 $93.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Chesterfield. The current time is 01:24:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.