How far is Simpsonville, SC from Greenwood, SC?

The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.63 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.79 mi
60.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.63 mi
Kilometers
75.04 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Simpsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simpsonville
2026-10-15T13:30
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simpsonville
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
Laurens
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Simpsonville
23.4 mi
00h 34m
To Greenwood
23.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    53 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hedge Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Hedge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    114 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    1408 ft · 36 sec · Fairview Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 East: Owings

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Welcome Church Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Welcome Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whelon Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Whelon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Stagecoach Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenwood Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1058 ft · 20 sec · Greenwood Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Greenwood Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Greenwood Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Reynolds Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 36 sec · Grace Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cambridge Avenue

    22 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Greenwood.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenwood Highway
9.79 mi · 21%
SC 14 East
9.68 mi · 21%
Golden Strip Freeway
7.8 mi · 17%
Stagecoach Road
2.97 mi · 6%
Greenwood Road
2.64 mi · 6%
Whelon Road
2.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SC 14 East

Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 East: Owings

9.68 mi · 00h 14m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurens
00h 34m from Simpsonville
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Simpsonville and 23.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Laurens

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

54 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

78 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.82 km).

Simpsonville

#1 Simpsonville

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population25,272
Coordinates34.7370600, -82.2542800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.99
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $6.49 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.26 $14.52
Premium $4.80 $7.92 $15.85
Diesel $5.84 $9.63 $19.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Simpsonville and Greenwood. The current time is 13:30:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.