How far is Greenville, SC from Pickens, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Pickens, SC is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.87 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.89 mi
28.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.89 mi
Kilometers
28.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.87 mi
Kilometers
31.98 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickens
Tue, May 5, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Tue, May 5, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-05T09:07
Arrive Pickens
Tue, May 5, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Easley
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Pickens
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    18 m · 7 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beattie Place

    1118 ft · 21 sec · Beattie Place

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    1618 ft · 37 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buncombe Street

    1402 ft · 28 sec · Buncombe Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Cedar Lane Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Lane Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farrs Bridge Road

    14.9 mi · 23 min · Farrs Bridge Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jewel Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · Jewel Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1010 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pendleton Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Pendleton Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pendleton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 75%
Cedar Lane Road
2.5 mi · 13%
Pete Hollis Boulevard
0.99 mi · 5%
Jewel Street
0.49 mi · 2%
College Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Buncombe Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farrs Bridge Road

Continue on Farrs Bridge Road

14.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easley
00h 16m from Greenville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Pickens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.9 miles from Greenville and 9.9 miles from Pickens.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Pickens.

Stop Ideas Near Easley

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

17 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

26 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

62 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pickens. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Pickens

City in South Carolina

Population3,185
Coordinates34.8834500, -82.7073600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Pickens (-82.70736, 34.88345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.10 $6.20
Premium $4.78 $3.34 $6.69
Diesel $5.62 $3.94 $7.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Pickens. The current time is 09:07:04.

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.