How far is Greenville, SC from Pine Ridge, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Pine Ridge, SC is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
168.96 mi
03h 23m
Flight
130.73 mi
210.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.73 mi
Kilometers
210.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.96 mi
Kilometers
271.92 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Ridge
Sun, May 3, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 3, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-03T11:06
Arrive Pine Ridge
Sun, May 3, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Greenville
84.4 mi
01h 41m
To Pine Ridge
84.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
Pine Ridge Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Hartsville as the closest live forecast in the Darlington County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Pine Ridge.

  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

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sumter Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto York Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · York Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rippondon Street

    1473 ft · 44 sec · Rippondon Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Dekalb Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on King Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street West

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pine Avenue

    2202 ft · 28 sec · East Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  20. 20

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Old Camden Road

    32 m · 3 sec · West Old Camden Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Old Camden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
86.7 mi · 51%
I 20 East
33.7 mi · 20%
Jefferson Davis Highway
24.7 mi · 15%
East North Street
11 mi · 6%
State Highway 151
5.16 mi · 3%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 41m from Greenville
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Greenville and Mostly Clear near Pine Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Pine Ridge?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Greenville and 84.5 miles from Pine Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Greenville and Mostly Clear near Pine Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 130.73 mi (210.39 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Ridge

Town in South Carolina

Population2,419
Coordinates34.3951500, -80.1628500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Pine Ridge (-80.16285, 34.39515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.22
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.61 $47.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.40 $52.79
Premium $4.78 $28.48 $56.95
Diesel $5.62 $33.52 $67.04

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Pine Ridge. The current time is 11:06:03.

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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.