How far is Greenwood, SC from Anderson, SC?

The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Anderson, SC is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
40.41 mi
00h 54m
Flight
35.06 mi
56.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.41 mi
Kilometers
65.03 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Anderson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Honea Path
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Greenwood
21.1 mi
00h 27m
To Anderson
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Anderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Anderson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cambridge Avenue

    980 ft · 22 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Avenue

    1608 ft · 29 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Montague Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montague Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Moorefield Street

    90 m · 6 sec · Moorefield Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Moorefield Street

    3139 ft · 53 sec · Moorefield Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Morefield Street

    577 ft · 10 sec · Morefield Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Moorefield Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Moorefield Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Shoals Junction Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Old Shoals Junction Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    142 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Belton Honea Path Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Belton Honea Path Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East River Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East River Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Fant Street

    1272 ft · 35 sec · South Fant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Whitner Street

    1405 ft · 50 sec · East Whitner Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Anderson.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Shoals Junction Road
8.75 mi · 22%
Montague Avenue
7.06 mi · 17%
Moorefield Street
6.41 mi · 16%
Belton Honea Path Highway
5.61 mi · 14%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 12%
East River Street
3.59 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Old Shoals Junction Road

Continue on Old Shoals Junction Road

8.75 mi · 00h 13m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Honea Path
00h 27m from Greenwood
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Anderson?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Honea Path is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Greenwood and 19.4 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson.

Stop Ideas Near Honea Path

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

46 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

70 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 Greenwood and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cambridge Avenue (-82.161798, 34.195302)
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.33
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.66 $11.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.33 $12.67
Premium $4.78 $6.83 $13.67
Diesel $5.62 $8.04 $16.08

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Anderson. The current time is 05:45:26.

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.