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

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
196.44 mi
04h 00m
Flight
173.21 mi
278.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.21 mi
Kilometers
278.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.44 mi
Kilometers
316.14 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Mon, May 25, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-24T23:51
Arrive Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:58 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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Greenville
98.2 mi
02h 00m
To Saint Stephen
98.2 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Barry Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 44%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 18%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 8%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
East North Street
11 mi · 6%
South Williamsburg County Highway
10.1 mi · 5%
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 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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
02h 00m from Greenville
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Greenville and 98.2 miles from Saint Stephen.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 173.21 mi (278.76 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.90
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.45 $54.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.69 $61.39
Premium $4.78 $33.11 $66.22
Diesel $5.62 $38.97 $77.95

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Saint Stephen. The current time is 23:51:35.

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.