How far is Longs, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Longs, SC to Greenville, SC is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.93 mi
04h 56m
Flight
218.05 mi
350.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.05 mi
Kilometers
350.92 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.93 mi
Kilometers
403.83 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Oct 31, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Longs
Sun, Nov 1, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longs
2026-10-31T16:15
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Oct 31, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longs
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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Longs
125.3 mi
02h 28m
To Greenville
125.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longs and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Veterans Highway

  5. 5

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longs 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 30%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 23%
US 501 North
40 mi · 16%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 12%
Veterans Highway
18.2 mi · 7%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 28m from Longs
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Longs 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 Longs to Greenville?

The road trip is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Longs and 125.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Longs and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lugoff, 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 Lugoff.

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Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longs and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 218.05 mi (350.92 km).

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#1 Longs

Longs is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9385100, -78.7330700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Longs (-78.73307, 33.93851)
End: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.52 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.60
17.72 gal · 67.04 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $32.80 $65.60
Mid-grade $4.17 $36.92 $73.84
Premium $4.57 $40.49 $80.98
Diesel $5.79 $51.33 $102.67

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Longs and Greenville. The current time is 16:15:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.