How far is Greer, SC from Pickens, SC?
The driving distance from Greer, SC to Pickens, SC is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Pickens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Pickens.
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Start on East Poinsett Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Poinsett Street
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Turn left onto West Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · West Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Turn slight right
101 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Rutherford Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Rutherford Road
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Turn right onto North Pleasantburg Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Continue on State Park Road
794 ft · 21 sec · State Park Road
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Continue on East Blue Ridge Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · East Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto North Franklin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Franklin Road
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Continue on Sulphur Springs Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sulphur Springs Road
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Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
14.7 mi · 23 min · Farrs Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jewel Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Jewel Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1010 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Pendleton Street
32 m · 2 sec · Pendleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pendleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greer and Pickens.
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.
Farrs Bridge Road
Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
14.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Greer and Sunny near Pickens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greer to Pickens?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Sans Souci is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Greer and 15.3 miles from Pickens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greer and Sunny near Pickens.
Stop Ideas Near Sans Souci
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sans Souci.
Greenville
Clemson
Spartanburg
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Pickens. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 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 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickens (-82.70736, 34.88345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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 23, 2026
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