How far is Union, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Union, SC to Greenville, SC is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.6 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.73 mi
71.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.6 mi
Kilometers
102.35 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Southern Shops
SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Union
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Greenville
34.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pinckney Street

    1263 ft · 23 sec · North Pinckney Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Thompson Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Thompson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Harwood Heights

    2161 ft · 49 sec · Harwood Heights

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Duncan Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Duncan Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on South Pine Street

    12.1 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business South: Greenville

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    21.5 mi · 27 min · Veterans Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Parkway
21.5 mi · 34%
Furman L Fendley Highway
12.2 mi · 19%
South Pine Street
12.1 mi · 19%
I 385 North
6.35 mi · 10%
Highway 176 Bypass
2.38 mi · 4%
Thompson Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Parkway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

21.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
00h 33m from Union
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Greenville?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Union and 34.5 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops

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 Southern Shops and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.

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Spartanburg

6 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

82 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population8,045
Coordinates34.7154100, -81.6237100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pinckney Street (-81.623822, 34.715402)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.78 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.62 $12.65 $25.31

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 Union and Greenville. The current time is 21:27:39.

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.