How far is Southern Shops, SC from Greer, SC?

The driving distance from Southern Shops, SC to Greer, SC is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.6 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.56 mi
21.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.6 mi
Kilometers
25.1 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Southern Shops
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Shops
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southern Shops
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Wellford
SC

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Southern Shops
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Greer
7.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Shops and Greer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Shops and Greer.

  1. 1

    Start on Surf Lane

    65 m · 15 sec · Surf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Robin Circle

    67 m · 12 sec · Robin Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shea Marie Street

    117 m · 23 sec · Shea Marie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairforest Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairforest Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto International Drive

    641 ft · 18 sec · International Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 Business South: Greenville

    119 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Wellford, Lyman

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Spartanburg Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Spartanburg Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Wade Hampton Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arlington Road

    1 km · 1 min · Arlington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Arlington Avenue

    47 m · 9 sec · East Arlington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cannon Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Cannon Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poinsett Street

    601 ft · 12 sec · East Poinsett Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Shops and Greer.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Parkway
4.87 mi · 31%
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.09 mi · 26%
Spartanburg Highway
3 mi · 19%
Fairforest Road
0.96 mi · 6%
Greenville Highway
0.96 mi · 6%
Arlington Road
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Parkway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

4.87 mi · 00h 06m

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
+2.1 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellford
00h 13m from Southern Shops
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southern Shops and Sunny near Greer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southern Shops to Greer?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 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?

Wellford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Southern Shops and 7.8 miles from Greer.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southern Shops and Sunny near Greer.

Stop Ideas Near Wellford

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 Wellford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 7.1 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 7.1 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 7.1 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 Wellford.

RAIL

Spartanburg

16 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

30 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

72 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

93 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Shops and Greer. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.83 km).

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#1 Southern Shops

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,767
Coordinates34.9859500, -81.9945500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Greer

#2 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Southern Shops (-81.99455, 34.98595)
End: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.78 $2.63 $5.26
Diesel $5.62 $3.09 $6.19

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southern Shops and Greer. The current time is 01:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.