How far is Pendleton, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Pendleton, SC to Greenville, SC is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.66 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.12 mi
42.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.66 mi
Kilometers
57.39 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Easley
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Pendleton
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Greenville
20.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Queen Street

    1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenville Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Greenville Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eighteen Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eighteen Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 123 North: Greenville

    849 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 25 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on New Easley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Easley Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Easley Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Academy Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Academy Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street

    139 m · 10 sec · Buncombe Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West North Street

    1656 ft · 40 sec · West North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    151 m · 14 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 52%
Old Greenville Highway
2.66 mi · 7%
New Easley Highway
2.62 mi · 7%
Easley Bridge Road
1.44 mi · 4%
South Academy Street
1.4 mi · 4%
Eighteen Mile Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calhoun Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easley
00h 20m from Pendleton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pendleton and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Greenville?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Easley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Pendleton and 20.8 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pendleton and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Easley

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

17 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

26 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

62 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population3,313
Coordinates34.6517700, -82.7837500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: East Queen Street (-82.783749, 34.651772)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $4.78 $6.02 $12.04
Diesel $5.62 $7.09 $14.17

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 Pendleton and Greenville. The current time is 02:32:10.

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.