How far is Greer, SC from Union, SC?

The driving distance from Greer, SC to Union, SC is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.76 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.54 mi
60.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.76 mi
Kilometers
73.64 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greer
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Spartanburg
SC

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Greer
22.9 mi
00h 35m
To Union
22.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 585 South, US 176 South: Pine Street, Downtown

    875 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 176 East

    152 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Pine Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pine Street

    8.9 mi · 15 min · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2818 ft · 53 sec · Highway 176 Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · South Pine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Duncan Bypass

    883 ft · 25 sec · North Duncan Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harwood Heights

    2161 ft · 43 sec · Harwood Heights

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Thompson Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Thompson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Pinckney Street

    1263 ft · 23 sec · North Pinckney Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pinckney Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Furman L Fendley Highway
12.2 mi · 27%
North Pine Street
11.9 mi · 26%
Veterans Parkway
4.6 mi · 10%
Fort Prince Boulevard
4.27 mi · 9%
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.09 mi · 9%
Highway 176 Bypass
2.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Furman L Fendley Highway

Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spartanburg
00h 35m from Greer
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Greer and Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Spartanburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Greer and 22.9 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Greer and Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Spartanburg

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 Spartanburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Spartanburg Municipal Court

Spartanburg , SC
145 W Broad St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

1 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

45 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

78 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Clemson

87 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Union. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.41 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
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#2 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population8,045
Coordinates34.7154100, -81.6237100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)
End: Union (-81.62371, 34.71541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
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.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.75
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.38 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.78 $7.69 $15.39
Diesel $5.62 $9.05 $18.11

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

There is no time difference between Greer and Union. The current time is 06:42:29.

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.