How far is Greer, SC from Darlington, SC?
The driving distance from Greer, SC to Darlington, SC is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Darlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Darlington.
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Start on East Poinsett Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Poinsett Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2078 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
5.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Moore Duncan Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway
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Turn left onto Highway 221
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 221
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Take the ramp right
797 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401, SC 403: Timmonsville, Darlington
1645 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Highway
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
43 m · 3 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Turn straight onto Harry Byrd Highway
77 m · 4 sec · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Pearl Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greer and Darlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Greer and Sunny near Darlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greer to Darlington?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Greer and 87.2 miles from Darlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greer and Sunny near Darlington.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
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 Irmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Darlington. Straight-line distance: 140.77 mi (226.54 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 Darlington
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.2998800, -79.8761700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darlington (-79.87617, 34.29988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.38 | $58.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.59 | $69.18 |
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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