How far is Varnville, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Varnville, SC to Greenville, SC is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.75 mi
03h 14m
Flight
157.57 mi
253.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.75 mi
Kilometers
313.42 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Varnville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Varnville
2026-06-02T08:46
Arrive Greenville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Varnville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seven Oaks
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Varnville
94.2 mi
01h 37m
To Greenville
100.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Palm Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Palm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Palmetto Avenue

    76 m · 16 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Carolina Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Carolina Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hampton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 321

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  18. 18

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    2540 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Varnville 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
63.2 mi · 32%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 12%
Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 10%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 6%
Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
01h 37m from Varnville
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Varnville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Varnville and 100.5 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Varnville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seven Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Oaks.

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Varnville and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 157.57 mi (253.58 km).

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#1 Varnville

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

Population1,949
Coordinates32.8504400, -81.0792700
Altitude33
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 Palm Street (-81.07915, 32.850357)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26.01 L · about $27.21
Round trip
$54.42
13.74 gal · 52.02 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.21 $54.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.43 $60.85
Premium $4.78 $32.82 $65.65
Diesel $5.62 $38.64 $77.27

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Varnville and Greenville. The current time is 08:46:24.

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.