How far is Greenville, SC from Saint Matthews, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.65 mi
02h 36m
Flight
123.5 mi
198.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.5 mi
Kilometers
198.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.65 mi
Kilometers
216.7 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, May 2, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-02T13:22
Arrive Saint Matthews
Sat, May 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Greenville
67.3 mi
01h 18m
To Saint Matthews
67.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Saint Matthews.

  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

    28.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 6: North Saint Matthews

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    550 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Caw Caw Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Caw Caw Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old State Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 65%
Charleston
28.5 mi · 21%
East North Street
11 mi · 8%
Caw Caw Highway
3.42 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
3.22 mi · 2%
Old State Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 18m from Greenville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Saint Matthews?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Greenville and 67.4 miles from Saint Matthews.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

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Columbia

62 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

91 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Greenville

97 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 123.5 mi (198.75 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Saint Matthews

#2 Saint Matthews

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

Population1,903
Coordinates33.6648800, -80.7778700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Saint Matthews (-80.77787, 33.66488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $18.81
Round trip
$37.63
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.81 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.78 $22.70 $45.39
Diesel $5.62 $26.71 $53.43

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Saint Matthews. The current time is 13:22:51.

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.