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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.47 mi
04h 26m
Flight
190.04 mi
305.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.04 mi
Kilometers
305.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.47 mi
Kilometers
374.12 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel Bay
Sun, May 17, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 17, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-17T00:59
Arrive Laurel Bay
Sun, May 17, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
116.3 mi
02h 13m
To Laurel Bay
116.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bay Pines Road

    1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Joe Frazier Road

    998 ft · 27 sec · Joe Frazier Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morrall Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Morrall Drive

    639 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive

  22. 22

    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.

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
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 38%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 26%
I 95 South
47.8 mi · 21%
Trask Parkway
17 mi · 7%
East North Street
11 mi · 5%
Laurel Bay Road
2.63 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
02h 13m from Greenville
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Laurel Bay. Straight-line distance: 190.04 mi (305.84 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Laurel Bay

#2 Laurel Bay

Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Population5,891
Coordinates32.4501900, -80.7848300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Laurel Bay (-80.78483, 32.45019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $32.48
Round trip
$64.96
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Laurel Bay. The current time is 00:59:55.

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.