How far is Little River, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Little River, SC to Greenville, SC is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.26 mi
04h 17m
Flight
225.94 mi
363.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.94 mi
Kilometers
363.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.26 mi
Kilometers
433.33 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Little River
Wed, May 13, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little River
2026-05-12T18:44
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little River
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Little River
129.7 mi
02h 08m
To Greenville
139.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Little River Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Tuesday
Using Loris as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ellis Drive

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    143 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 90

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1968 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion

    952 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little River and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 28%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 21%
US 501 North
40 mi · 15%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 11%
Veterans Highway
22.3 mi · 8%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
02h 08m from Little River
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little River and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little River to Greenville?

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Little River and 139.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little River and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 225.94 mi (363.61 km).

Little River

#1 Little River

City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,960
Coordinates33.8732300, -78.6141800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellis Drive (-78.613983, 33.873327)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $37.63
Round trip
$75.26
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.63 $75.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.08 $84.15
Premium $4.78 $45.39 $90.78
Diesel $5.62 $53.43 $106.86

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Little River and Greenville. The current time is 18:44:16.

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.