How far is Socastee, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Socastee, SC to Greenville, SC is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socastee and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socastee and Greenville.
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Start on River Road
75 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Socastee Boulevard
716 ft · 18 sec · Socastee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dick Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left onto West Cox Ferry Road
134 m · 13 sec · West Cox Ferry Road
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Turn right
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 501 East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Continue on East North Street
1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Beattie Place
1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place
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Turn right onto North Church Street
18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socastee and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Socastee and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socastee to Greenville?
The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Socastee and 128.9 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.13 one way or $70.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Socastee and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socastee and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 210.03 mi (338.01 km).
#1 Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 19,952 |
| Coordinates | 33.6835000, -78.9983700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $3.96 | $35.13 | $70.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.29 | $78.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.38 | $84.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.88 | $99.77 |
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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