How far is North Augusta, SC from Simpsonville, SC?

The driving distance from North Augusta, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.94 mi
02h 29m
Flight
86.94 mi
139.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.94 mi
Kilometers
139.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.94 mi
Kilometers
167.27 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simpsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in North Augusta
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Augusta
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive Simpsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Augusta
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
Greenwood
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From North Augusta
52 mi
01h 14m
To Simpsonville
51.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Augusta and Simpsonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Augusta and Simpsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Edgefield Road

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Edgefield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Emerald Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kateway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Greenwood Highway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Greenwood Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stagecoach Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Whelon Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Whelon Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Welcome Church Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road

    2268 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Curtis Street

    114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hedge Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Augusta and Simpsonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edgefield Road
16.7 mi · 16%
Greenwood Highway
9.79 mi · 9%
Welcome Church Road
8.76 mi · 8%
Augusta Road
4.22 mi · 4%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 4%
Stagecoach Road
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

28.3 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 14m from North Augusta
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Augusta and Sunny near Simpsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Augusta to Simpsonville?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from North Augusta and 51.9 miles from Simpsonville.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Augusta and Sunny near Simpsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

77 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Augusta and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 86.94 mi (139.91 km).

North Augusta

#1 North Augusta

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population24,137
Coordinates33.5018000, -81.9651200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Simpsonville

#2 Simpsonville

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population25,272
Coordinates34.7370600, -82.2542800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: North Augusta (-81.96512, 33.5018)
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.88
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $14.44 $28.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.15 $32.30
Premium $4.80 $17.63 $35.25
Diesel $5.84 $21.43 $42.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Augusta and Simpsonville. The current time is 14:30:29.

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.