How far is Greenville, SC from Sullivans Island, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Sullivans Island, SC is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.34 mi
04h 08m
Flight
205.89 mi
331.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.89 mi
Kilometers
331.34 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.34 mi
Kilometers
352.99 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivans Island
Wed, May 6, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, May 7, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-06T19:07
Arrive Sullivans Island
Wed, May 6, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Greenville
109.7 mi
02h 04m
To Sullivans Island
109.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Sullivans Island.

  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

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Myrick Road

    1758 ft · 51 sec · Myrick Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Range Road

    1437 ft · 38 sec · Rifle Range Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Station 22 1/2 Street

    933 ft · 19 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 47%
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 40%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 5%
East North Street
11 mi · 5%
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2.24 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
02h 04m from Greenville
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Sullivans Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Sullivans Island?

The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Greenville and 109.7 miles from Sullivans Island.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Sullivans Island.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Sullivans Island. Straight-line distance: 205.89 mi (331.34 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 Sullivans Island

Island in the United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates32.7632300, -79.8367500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Sullivans Island (-79.83675, 32.76323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.3 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
15.48 gal · 58.6 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.78 $36.98 $73.96
Diesel $5.62 $43.53 $87.06

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Sullivans Island. The current time is 19:07:22.

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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.