How far is Saxon, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Saxon, SC to Greenville, SC is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saxon and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saxon and Greenville.
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Start on Front Street
10 m · 3 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Sibley Street
2957 ft · 2 min · Sibley Street
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Turn left onto New Cut Road
1.5 km · 2 min · New Cut Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
2469 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
2416 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on East North Street
1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Beattie Place
1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place
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Turn right onto North Church Street
18 m · 2 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 Saxon 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.
Veterans Parkway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Saxon and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saxon to Greenville?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Saxon and 14.6 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxon and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Duncan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duncan.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.74 km).
#1 Saxon
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 34.9612300, -81.9673300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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