How far is Pickens, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Pickens, SC to Greenville, SC is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pickens and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens and Greenville.
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Start on Pendleton Street
32 m · 6 sec · Pendleton Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1010 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Jewel Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Jewel Street
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Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 23 min · Farrs Bridge Road
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Continue on Cedar Lane Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Lane Road
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Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
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Continue on Buncombe Street
2603 ft · 56 sec · Buncombe Street
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Continue on West North Street
1656 ft · 40 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
151 m · 14 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 Pickens and Greenville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Farrs Bridge Road
Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pickens and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pickens to Greenville?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 10 miles from Pickens and 10.1 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pickens and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Easley
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 Easley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pickens and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 km).
#1 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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