How far is Greenville, SC from Union, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Union, SC is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Union.
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Start on North Church Street
151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 585 South, US 176 South: Pine Street, Downtown
875 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 176 East
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on North Pine Street
8.9 mi · 15 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway
12.2 mi · 17 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2818 ft · 53 sec · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on South Pine Street
1121 ft · 21 sec · South Pine Street
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Continue on North Duncan Bypass
883 ft · 25 sec · North Duncan Bypass
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Turn left onto Harwood Heights
2161 ft · 43 sec · Harwood Heights
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Turn straight onto Thompson Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on North Pinckney Street
1263 ft · 23 sec · North Pinckney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pinckney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Union?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Greenville and 29.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Union. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.98 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 Union
Township of Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,045 |
| Coordinates | 34.7154100, -81.6237100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-81.62371, 34.71541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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