How far is Walden Pond, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Walden Pond, SC to Greenville, SC is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
7.25 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.67 mi
9.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.67 mi
Kilometers
9.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.67 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:28 PM EST
Return by in Walden Pond
Fri, Nov 6, 1:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walden Pond
2026-11-06T13:16
Arrive Greenville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:28 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walden Pond
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
Wade Hampton
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Walden Pond
3.6 mi
00h 05m
To Greenville
3.6 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walden Pond and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynn Drive

    728 ft · 39 sec · Lynn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cunningham Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Cunningham Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Spartanburg Road

    686 ft · 14 sec · Old Spartanburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East North Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East North Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haywood Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 North: Greenville

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
3.15 mi · 43%
East North Street
1.49 mi · 20%
Haywood Road
1.41 mi · 19%
Cunningham Road
0.69 mi · 10%
Beattie Place
0.23 mi · 3%
Lynn Drive
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 385 North

Merge slight left

2.9 mi · 00h 04m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade Hampton
00h 05m from Walden Pond
Leave By
8:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walden Pond and Mostly Cloudy near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walden Pond to Greenville?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Wade Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Walden Pond and 3.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walden Pond and Mostly Cloudy near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Wade Hampton

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 Wade Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 8.6 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 8.5 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 8.5 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 Wade Hampton.

RAIL

Greenville

9 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

37 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

51 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walden Pond and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 5.67 mi (9.12 km).

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#1 Walden Pond

Walden Pond is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8934500, -82.3073400
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn Drive (-82.307295, 34.893956)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.87
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $0.94 $1.87
Mid-grade $4.06 $1.05 $2.11
Premium $4.46 $1.16 $2.32
Diesel $5.72 $1.49 $2.97

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 Walden Pond and Greenville. The current time is 13:16:52.

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.