How far is Greenville, SC from Pendleton, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Pendleton, SC is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Pendleton.
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Start on North Church Street
18 m · 7 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto Beattie Place
1118 ft · 21 sec · Beattie Place
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Continue on College Street
922 ft · 19 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North Academy Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Academy Street
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Continue on Easley Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road
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Continue on New Easley Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Easley Highway
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Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 25 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 18, Central, Pendleton
1447 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Eighteen Mile Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Eighteen Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Pendleton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Calhoun Memorial Highway
Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Easley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Greenville and 15 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Easley
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 Easley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 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 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton (-82.78375, 34.65177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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