How far is Simpsonville, SC from Longs, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Longs, SC is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Longs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Longs.
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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 · 14 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1408 ft · 36 sec · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
27.2 mi · 30 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Highway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Myrtle, Myrtle Beach
1710 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Highway 9 East
1050 ft · 29 sec · Highway 9 East
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Continue on Highway 9 East
136 m · 18 sec · Highway 9 East
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Take the exit slight left
583 ft · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Longs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Simpsonville and Partly Sunny near Longs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Longs?
The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Simpsonville and 119.2 miles from Longs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Simpsonville and Partly Sunny near Longs.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Longs. Straight-line distance: 208.32 mi (335.26 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 Longs
Longs is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9385100, -78.7330700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longs (-78.73307, 33.93851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $3.70 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $38.43 | $76.87 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $48.73 | $97.46 |
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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