How far is Greenwood, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 09m.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Simpsonville.
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Start on West Cambridge Avenue
22 m · 8 sec · West Cambridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Grace Street
1617 ft · 35 sec · Grace Street
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Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Greenwood Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Greenwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
3 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road
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Continue on Whelon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Whelon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Welcome Church Road
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road
2268 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Simpsonville.
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.
Greenwood Highway
Turn left onto Greenwood Highway
9.79 mi · 00h 15m
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 Greenwood and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Greenwood and 23.2 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
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 Laurens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.82 km).
#1 Greenwood
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 23,356 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954000, -82.1617900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $3.94 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
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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