How far is Greenville, SC from Welcome, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Welcome, SC is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.05 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.13 mi
5.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.13 mi
Kilometers
5.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.05 mi
Kilometers
6.51 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Welcome
Mon, May 25, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Mon, May 25, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-25T19:33
Arrive Welcome
Mon, May 25, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Judson
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Greenville
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Welcome
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Welcome.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    18 m · 7 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beattie Place

    1118 ft · 21 sec · Beattie Place

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    922 ft · 19 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Academy Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Academy Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Easley Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    2594 ft · 55 sec · South Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Texas Avenue

    1182 ft · 54 sec · South Texas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Brownwood Drive

    67 m · 10 sec · Brownwood Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brownwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
225 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Academy Street
1.5 mi · 37%
Easley Bridge Road
1.39 mi · 34%
South Washington Avenue
0.49 mi · 12%
South Texas Avenue
0.22 mi · 6%
Beattie Place
0.21 mi · 5%
College Street
0.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Academy Street

Turn left onto North Academy Street

1.5 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judson
00h 04m from Greenville
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Greenville and Patchy Fog near Welcome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Welcome?

The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Judson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Greenville and 2.1 miles from Welcome.

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

The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.55 one way or $1.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Greenville and Patchy Fog near Welcome.

Stop Ideas Near Judson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Judson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Judson.

RAIL

Greenville

3 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

40 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

47 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Welcome. Straight-line distance: 3.13 mi (5.03 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Welcome

#2 Welcome

City in Minnesota

Population6,668
Coordinates34.8265100, -82.4390100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Welcome (-82.43901, 34.82651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.54 L · about $0.55
Round trip
$1.11
0.28 gal · 1.08 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.55 $1.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.62 $1.24
Premium $4.78 $0.67 $1.34
Diesel $5.62 $0.79 $1.57

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 Welcome. The current time is 19:33:34.

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.