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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.06 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.89 mi
28.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.89 mi
Kilometers
28.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.06 mi
Kilometers
32.29 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 5, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Pickens
Tue, May 5, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pickens
2026-05-05T07:39
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 5, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pickens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Pickens
10 mi
00h 15m
To Greenville
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pendleton Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Pendleton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1010 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jewel Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · Jewel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road

    14.9 mi · 23 min · Farrs Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Lane Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Lane Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Buncombe Street

    2603 ft · 56 sec · Buncombe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West North Street

    1656 ft · 40 sec · West North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    151 m · 14 sec · North Church Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 74%
Cedar Lane Road
2.5 mi · 12%
Pete Hollis Boulevard
1.01 mi · 5%
Buncombe Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Jewel Street
0.49 mi · 2%
West North Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easley
00h 15m from Pickens
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Pickens and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 km).

Pickens

#1 Pickens

City in South Carolina

Population3,185
Coordinates34.8834500, -82.7073600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Pendleton Street (-82.70724, 34.88349)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pickens and Greenville. The current time is 07:39:56.

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.