How far is Greenville, SC from Ladson, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Ladson, SC is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.17 mi
03h 36m
Flight
183.81 mi
295.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.81 mi
Kilometers
295.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.17 mi
Kilometers
314.1 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Sun, May 3, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 3, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-03T04:21
Arrive Ladson
Sun, May 3, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Greenville
97.6 mi
01h 48m
To Ladson
97.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward College Park Road, Ladson

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto College Park Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · College Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ladson Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
95 mi · 49%
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 45%
East North Street
11 mi · 6%
College Park Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Ladson Road
0.57 mi
North Church Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

95 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 48m from Greenville
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Greenville and Mostly Clear near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Greenville and 97.6 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Greenville and Mostly Clear near Ladson.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews.

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 183.81 mi (295.81 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.78 $32.92 $65.84
Diesel $5.62 $38.75 $77.50

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Ladson. The current time is 04:21:22.

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.