How far is Simpsonville, SC from Woodside, SC?

The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Woodside, SC is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.1 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.96 mi
20.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.1 mi
Kilometers
27.52 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodside
Fri, Nov 6, 6:25 PM EST
Return by in Simpsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 6:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simpsonville
2026-11-06T17:58
Arrive Woodside
Fri, Nov 6, 6:25 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Simpsonville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Simpsonville
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Woodside
8.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 sec · East Curtis Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beattie Place

    2349 ft · 46 sec · Beattie Place

  10. 10

    Continue on College Street

    922 ft · 19 sec · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Academy Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Academy Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pendleton Street

    3243 ft · 2 min · Pendleton Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lois Avenue

    739 ft · 20 sec · Lois Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    1460 ft · 39 sec · Woodside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1032 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
10.9 mi · 64%
Northeast Main Street
2.43 mi · 14%
North Academy Street
1.5 mi · 9%
Pendleton Street
0.61 mi · 4%
Beattie Place
0.44 mi · 3%
Woodside Avenue
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 13m from Simpsonville
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Mostly Cloudy near Woodside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.6 miles from Simpsonville and 8.6 miles from Woodside.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Simpsonville and Mostly Cloudy near Woodside.

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauldin.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Woodside. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.86 km).

Simpsonville

#1 Simpsonville

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

Population25,272
Coordinates34.7370600, -82.2542800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
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#2 Woodside

Woodside is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8540100, -82.4329000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
End: Woodside (-82.4329, 34.85401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.32
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $2.16 $4.32
Mid-grade $4.06 $2.43 $4.87
Premium $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Diesel $5.72 $3.43 $6.86

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Simpsonville and Woodside. The current time is 17:58:49.

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.