How far is Simpsonville, SC from Greer, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Greer, SC is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Greer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Greer.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 14: Pelham, Greer
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto East Poinsett Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Greer.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
5.09 mi · 00h 10m
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 Simpsonville and Sunny near Greer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Greer?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Simpsonville and 9.9 miles from Greer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Sunny near Greer.
Stop Ideas Near Five Forks
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 Five Forks.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Greer. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.56 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 Greer
City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
| Population | 35,316 |
| Coordinates | 34.9387300, -82.2270600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Poinsett Street (-82.227094, 34.938681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.96 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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