How far is Greenville, SC from Williamston, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Williamston, SC is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Williamston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Williamston.
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Start on North Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Mills Avenue
7.3 mi · 10 min · Mills Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 20: Piedmont Highway
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Piedmont Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Piedmont Highway
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Continue on Highway 20 North
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 20 North
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Continue on South Carolina 20
1.5 km · 2 min · South Carolina 20
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Continue on Greenville Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1448 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
80 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Mineral Park Lane
893 ft · 41 sec · Mineral Park Lane
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Turn right onto Spring Park
81 m · 12 sec · Spring Park
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Park
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Williamston.
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.
Mills Avenue
Continue on Mills Avenue
7.29 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Williamston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Williamston?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Greenville and 9.3 miles from Williamston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Williamston.
Stop Ideas Near Gantt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gantt.
Greenville
Clemson
Spartanburg
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.14 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 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamston (-82.47791, 34.61845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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