How far is Tega Cay, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tega Cay and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay and Simpsonville.
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Start on Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive
1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Continue on Gold Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
2262 ft · 1 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road
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Turn left onto York Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on State Highway 557
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557
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Turn right onto Highway 55 East
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East
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Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street
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Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street
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Continue on Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West
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Continue on Clover Highway
1908 ft · 34 sec · Clover Highway
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Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
2469 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 385 South: Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 South: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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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 Tega Cay and Simpsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Tega Cay and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tega Cay to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Tega Cay and 51 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.17 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tega Cay and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Shelby City Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tega Cay and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 72.29 mi (116.34 km).
#1 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.17 | $28.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
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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