How far is Saxon, SC from Greer, SC?

The driving distance from Saxon, SC to Greer, SC is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
17.14 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.79 mi
23.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.58 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greer
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Saxon
Tue, May 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saxon
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Greer
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saxon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wellford
SC

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Saxon
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To Greer
8.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saxon and Greer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saxon and Greer.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sibley Street

    2957 ft · 2 min · Sibley Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Cut Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · New Cut Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Veterans Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Wellford, Lyman

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Spartanburg Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Spartanburg Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Wade Hampton Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arlington Road

    1 km · 1 min · Arlington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Arlington Avenue

    47 m · 9 sec · East Arlington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cannon Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Cannon Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poinsett Street

    601 ft · 12 sec · East Poinsett Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saxon and Greer.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Parkway
5.94 mi · 35%
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.09 mi · 24%
Spartanburg Highway
3 mi · 17%
New Cut Road
1.21 mi · 7%
Greenville Highway
0.96 mi · 6%
Arlington Road
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Parkway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

5.94 mi · 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellford
00h 14m from Saxon
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saxon and Sunny near Greer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saxon to Greer?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Wellford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Saxon and 8.6 miles from Greer.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxon and Sunny near Greer.

Stop Ideas Near Wellford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wellford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellford.

RAIL

Spartanburg

16 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

30 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

72 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

93 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Greer. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.8 km).

Saxon

#1 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Greer

#2 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Saxon (-81.96733, 34.96123)
End: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.66 $5.31
Premium $4.78 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $5.62 $3.37 $6.75

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saxon and Greer. The current time is 21:17:06.

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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.