How far is Greer, SC from Saxon, SC?

The driving distance from Greer, SC to Saxon, SC is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.62 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.79 mi
23.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.62 mi
Kilometers
26.75 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saxon
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Greer
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greer
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Saxon
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greer
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wellford
SC

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Greer
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Saxon
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Saxon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Saxon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Poinsett Street

    601 ft · 17 sec · East Poinsett Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cannon Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Cannon Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arlington Avenue

    47 m · 12 sec · East Arlington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Arlington Road

    3216 ft · 1 min · Arlington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Wade Hampton Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Charlotte Highway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Charlotte Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Prince Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Fort Prince Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North: Spartanburg

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 295 New Cut Rd

    126 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 295 New Cut Rd

    1123 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Cut Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Cut Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sibley Street

    2957 ft · 2 min · Sibley Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Front Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Front Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greer and Saxon.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Prince Boulevard
4.27 mi · 26%
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.09 mi · 25%
Veterans Parkway
3.11 mi · 19%
I 85 North
1.02 mi · 6%
Greenville Highway
0.89 mi · 5%
New Cut Road
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fort Prince Boulevard

Continue on Fort Prince Boulevard

4.27 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellford
00h 14m from Greer
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greer and Sunny near Saxon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greer to Saxon?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Greer and 8.3 miles from Saxon.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greer and Sunny near Saxon.

Stop Ideas Near Wellford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wellford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellford.

RAIL

Spartanburg

16 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

30 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

72 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

93 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Saxon. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.8 km).

Greer

#1 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Saxon

#2 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)
End: Saxon (-81.96733, 34.96123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.78 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.62 $3.32 $6.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greer and Saxon. The current time is 21:49:25.

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.