How far is Simpsonville, SC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Greenville, NC is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Greenville.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Hedge Street
45 m · 11 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 12 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Main Street
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Take the ramp right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, SC 146: Spartanburg, Atlanta, Woodruff Road
1380 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85: Spartanburg, Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, GSP International Airport
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on West 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Greenville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 North
Keep slight left
125 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Greenville?
The road trip is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.3 miles from Simpsonville and 173.6 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.16 one way or $96.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Trinity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trinity.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 282.57 mi (454.76 km).
#1 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $48.16 | $96.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $53.86 | $107.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $58.79 | $117.58 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $71.46 | $142.91 |
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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