How far is Greer, SC from Chester, SC?
The driving distance from Greer, SC to Chester, SC is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Chester.
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Start on East Poinsett Street
601 ft · 17 sec · East Poinsett Street
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Turn left onto Cannon Street
1645 ft · 1 min · Cannon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
47 m · 12 sec · East Arlington Avenue
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
3216 ft · 1 min · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto East Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Continue on Greenville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway
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Turn slight left onto Charlotte Highway
3047 ft · 1 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Fort Prince Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Fort Prince Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 585 South, US 176 South: Pine Street, Downtown
875 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 176 East
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on North Pine Street
8.9 mi · 15 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Turn left onto West Springs Highway
73 m · 5 sec · West Springs Highway
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Continue on Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Turn straight onto Pinckney Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pinckney Street
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Center Street
594 ft · 14 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto West End Street
6 m · 1 sec · West End Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West End Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greer and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greer and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greer to Chester?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Pacolet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Greer and 34.4 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greer and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Pacolet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Spartanburg Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacolet.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Chester. Straight-line distance: 59.68 mi (96.04 km).
#1 Greer
City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
| Population | 35,316 |
| Coordinates | 34.9387300, -82.2270600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048600, -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.21426, 34.70486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
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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