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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Pickens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Pickens.
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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
1618 ft · 37 sec · College Street
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Continue on Buncombe Street
1402 ft · 28 sec · Buncombe Street
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Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Lane Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Lane Road
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Continue on Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 23 min · Farrs Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jewel Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Jewel Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1010 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Pendleton Street
32 m · 2 sec · Pendleton Street
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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.
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.
Farrs Bridge Road
Continue on Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
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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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pickens. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 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 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickens (-82.70736, 34.88345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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