How far is Taylors, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Taylors, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylors and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylors and Simpsonville.
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Start on East Main Street
1665 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Taylors Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Taylors Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brushy Creek Road
2775 ft · 1 min · Brushy Creek Road
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Continue on Old Spartanburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Spartanburg Road
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Continue on East North Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Haywood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road
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Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia
1095 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Connector
2035 ft · 25 sec · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Simpsonville
979 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Main Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylors and Simpsonville.
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.
I 385 South
Merge slight left
7.13 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Taylors and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylors to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 8.5 miles from Taylors and 8.6 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylors and Sunny near Simpsonville.
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 Taylors and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 12.89 mi (20.74 km).
#1 Taylors
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 21,617 |
| Coordinates | 34.9203900, -82.2962300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
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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