How far is Greenville, SC from Woodruff, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Woodruff, SC is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.82 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.7 mi
34.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.55 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodruff
Mon, May 4, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Mon, May 4, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-04T11:29
Arrive Woodruff
Mon, May 4, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Greenville
12.9 mi
00h 22m
To Woodruff
12.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 146: Woodruff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 146: Woodruff Road

    891 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 146 East: Woodruff Road, Woodruff

    58 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Woodruff Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Woodruff Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Bennetts Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Bennetts Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Reidville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reidville Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Brockman McClimon Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Brockman McClimon Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bragg Road

    766 ft · 24 sec · Bragg Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    69 m · 5 sec · State Highway 417

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 146

    70 m · 5 sec · State Highway 146

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 146

    782 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 146

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 146

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 146

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 101

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 101

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 101

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 101

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East North Street
5.96 mi · 23%
Woodruff Road
4.63 mi · 18%
Highway 101
4.08 mi · 16%
Brockman McClimon Road
2.57 mi · 10%
Highway 146
2.52 mi · 10%
South Bennetts Bridge Road
2.25 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

East North Street

Continue straight

5.46 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 22m from Greenville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Woodruff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Greenville and 12.9 miles from Woodruff.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Woodruff.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

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 Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 8.3 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 8.3 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 8.3 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 Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Woodruff. Straight-line distance: 21.7 mi (34.93 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Woodruff

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates34.7395700, -82.0370500
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Woodruff (-82.03705, 34.73957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Woodruff. The current time is 11:29:56.

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.