How far is Simpsonville, SC from Sunset Forest, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Sunset Forest, SC is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Sunset Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Sunset Forest.
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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
819 ft · 22 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1079 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn straight onto West Georgia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Georgia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 385 North: Greenville
2586 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
2765 ft · 36 sec · Golden Strip Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Butler Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Butler Road
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Turn left onto Plant Street
81 m · 17 sec · Plant Street
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Turn left
2 m · 1 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 Sunset Forest.
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.
I 185
Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2.69 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Sunset Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Sunset Forest?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Simpsonville and 3 miles from Sunset Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Simpsonville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Sunset Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Mauldin
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 Mauldin.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Sunset Forest. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.14 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 Sunset Forest
Sunset Forest is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7751200, -82.3304000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset Forest (-82.3304, 34.77512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.60 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
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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