How far is Simpsonville, SC from Orangeburg, SC?

The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
127.13 mi
02h 23m
Flight
117.48 mi
189.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.48 mi
Kilometers
189.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.13 mi
Kilometers
204.6 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Simpsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simpsonville
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive Orangeburg
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Little Mountain
SC

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

From Simpsonville
63.6 mi
01h 11m
To Orangeburg
63.6 mi
01h 11m

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
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 30 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    37.3 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St Matthews

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601: Orangeburg

    599 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saint Matthews Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
82.9 mi · 65%
Charleston
37.3 mi · 29%
Magnolia Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Saint Matthews Road
1.42 mi · 1%
Southeast Main Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Fairview Road
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 11m from Simpsonville
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Sunny near Orangeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Simpsonville and 63.6 miles from Orangeburg.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 117.48 mi (189.07 km).

Simpsonville

#1 Simpsonville

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

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

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.34
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $17.67 $35.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.76 $39.51
Premium $4.80 $21.57 $43.13
Diesel $5.84 $26.21 $52.43

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 Orangeburg. The current time is 14:25:21.

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.