How far is Sunset Forest, SC from Simpsonville, SC?

The driving distance from Sunset Forest, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
6.2 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.06 mi
8.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.2 mi
Kilometers
9.98 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simpsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 6:11 PM EST
Return by in Sunset Forest
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunset Forest
2026-11-06T17:58
Arrive Simpsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 6:11 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunset Forest
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 Sunset Forest
3.1 mi
00h 06m
To Simpsonville
3.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Forest and Simpsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plant Street

    81 m · 15 sec · Plant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Butler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Butler Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1823 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    3194 ft · 42 sec · Golden Strip Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Georgia Road, Simpsonville

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Simpsonville

    92 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Georgia Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Georgia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1079 ft · 35 sec · North Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    819 ft · 21 sec · West Curtis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hedge Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    53 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
241.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
2.58 mi · 42%
West Butler Road
1.22 mi · 20%
West Georgia Road
0.92 mi · 15%
Golden Strip Freeway
0.61 mi · 10%
Georgia Road
0.38 mi · 6%
North Maple Street
0.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Keep slight right

2.23 mi · 00h 03m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 06m from Sunset Forest
Leave By
8:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Sunset Forest and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Simpsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunset Forest to Simpsonville?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.1 miles from Sunset Forest and 3.1 miles from Simpsonville.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Sunset Forest and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Simpsonville.

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 13 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 13 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 13 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 Sunset Forest and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.14 km).

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#1 Sunset Forest

Sunset Forest is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7751200, -82.3304000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Simpsonville

#2 Simpsonville

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

Population25,272
Coordinates34.7370600, -82.2542800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Plant Street (-82.330423, 34.775121)
End: (-82.254452, 34.737223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.83 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.06 $0.89 $1.78
Premium $4.46 $0.98 $1.96
Diesel $5.72 $1.26 $2.51

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 Sunset Forest and Simpsonville. The current time is 17:58:43.

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.