How far is Simpsonville, SC from Walden Pond, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Walden Pond, SC is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Walden Pond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Walden Pond.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Haywood Road
1574 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Haywood Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road
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Turn right onto East North Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East North Street
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Continue on Old Spartanburg Road
686 ft · 21 sec · Old Spartanburg Road
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Turn left onto Cunningham Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cunningham Road
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Turn right onto Lynn Drive
728 ft · 32 sec · Lynn Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lynn Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Walden Pond.
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.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
7.48 mi · 00h 09m
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 Mostly Sunny near Walden Pond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Walden Pond?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7 miles from Simpsonville and 7 miles from Walden Pond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Simpsonville and Mostly Sunny near Walden Pond.
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 Walden Pond. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 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 Walden Pond
Walden Pond is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8934500, -82.3073400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walden Pond (-82.30734, 34.89345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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