How far is Greenville, SC from Laurel Bay, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Laurel Bay, SC is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Lexington 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 Laurel Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Laurel Bay.
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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
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
881 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
577 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway
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Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1618 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road
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Turn left onto Bay Pines Road
1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road
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Turn left onto Joe Frazier Road
998 ft · 27 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morrall Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrall Drive
639 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Laurel Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Partly Sunny near Laurel Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Laurel Bay?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Greenville and 116.2 miles from Laurel Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Laurel Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Laurel Bay. Straight-line distance: 190.04 mi (305.84 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 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Bay (-80.78483, 32.45019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.12 | $92.23 |
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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