How far is Greenville, SC from Kiawah Island, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Kiawah Island, SC is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Kiawah Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Kiawah Island.
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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
104.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Main Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kiawah Island Parkway
94 m · 8 sec · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
1390 ft · 1 min · Green Dolphin Way
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Turn left onto Turtle Point Lane
114 m · 17 sec · Turtle Point Lane
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Turn right
584 ft · 43 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Kiawah Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
104 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kiawah Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Kiawah Island?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 118.2 miles from Greenville and 118.2 miles from Kiawah Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kiawah Island.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Kiawah Island. Straight-line distance: 204.08 mi (328.43 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 Kiawah Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 32.6082400, -80.0848200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiawah Island (-80.08482, 32.60824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.90 | $93.81 |
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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