How far is Simpsonville, SC from Tega Cay, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Tega Cay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Tega Cay.
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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
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
33.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
2272 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Turn left onto Clover Highway
1908 ft · 32 sec · Clover Highway
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Continue on Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West
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Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street
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Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street
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Continue on Highway 55 East
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East
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Turn left onto State Highway 557
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557
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Continue on Charlotte Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 160 West
2169 ft · 55 sec · Highway 160 West
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Turn right onto Gold Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road
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Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Turn left onto Windward Drive
1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive
81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Tega Cay.
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 85 North
Keep slight left
33.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Sunny near Tega Cay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Tega Cay?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Simpsonville and 50.7 miles from Tega Cay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Sunny near Tega Cay.
Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Shelby City Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 72.29 mi (116.34 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 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.94 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
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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