How far is Hartsville, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Hartsville, SC to Greenville, SC is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 02h 42m.
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.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartsville and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville and Greenville.
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Start on South 5th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
1088 ft · 20 sec · Oates Highway
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Turn right onto West Lydia Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Lydia Highway
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Continue on Hartsville Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Hartsville Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sumter Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2495 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Continue on East North Street
1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Beattie Place
1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place
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Turn right onto North Church Street
18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartsville and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hartsville and Partly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartsville to Greenville?
The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Hartsville and 84.6 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartsville and Partly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Chapin
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 Chapin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 136.04 mi (218.93 km).
#1 Hartsville
City in South Carolina
| Population | 7,479 |
| Coordinates | 34.3740400, -80.0734000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.48 | $56.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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