How far is Port Royal, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Greenville, SC is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.19 mi
03h 46m
Flight
196.95 mi
316.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.95 mi
Kilometers
316.96 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.19 mi
Kilometers
386.55 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, May 17, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Port Royal
Sun, May 17, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Royal
2026-05-16T23:04
Arrive Greenville
Sun, May 17, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Royal
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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Port Royal
120 mi
01h 53m
To Greenville
120.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Royal 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 49%
I 95 North
52.7 mi · 22%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 12%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 8%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
01h 53m from Port Royal
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Royal and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Royal to Greenville?

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Port Royal and 120.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Royal and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 196.95 mi (316.96 km).

Port Royal

#1 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Paris Avenue (-80.692629, 32.37908)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.08 L · about $33.55
Round trip
$67.10
16.94 gal · 64.16 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.55 $67.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.51 $75.03
Premium $4.78 $40.47 $80.94
Diesel $5.62 $47.64 $95.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Royal and Greenville. The current time is 23:04:19.

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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.