How far is Saluda, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Saluda, SC to Greenville, SC is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.24 mi
01h 26m
Flight
68.66 mi
110.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 PM EDT
Return by in Saluda
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saluda
2026-04-23T15:17
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saluda
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Saluda
44.4 mi
00h 43m
To Greenville
35.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
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 Saluda and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Newberry Highway

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Newberry Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 121

    7 mi · 10 min · Highway 121

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 121

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 121

  5. 5

    Continue on Kendall Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kendall Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto College Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · College Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 121

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 121

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saluda 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 37%
State Highway 121
23.3 mi · 29%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 15%
Newberry Highway
11.9 mi · 15%
Highway 121
7 mi · 9%
Kendall Road
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 385 North

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

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 43m from Saluda
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saluda and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Saluda and 35.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saluda and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 km).

Saluda

#1 Saluda

Town in South Carolina

Population3,566
Coordinates34.0015200, -81.7720500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-81.772103, 34.001516)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.53 $25.07
Premium $4.78 $13.52 $27.04
Diesel $5.62 $15.92 $31.83

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 Saluda and Greenville. The current time is 15:17:33.

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.