How far is Welcome, SC from Greer, SC?

The driving distance from Welcome, SC to Greer, SC is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.01 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.3 mi
23.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.01 mi
Kilometers
25.77 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greer
Mon, May 25, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Welcome
Mon, May 25, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Welcome
2026-05-25T19:36
Arrive Greer
Mon, May 25, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Welcome
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wade Hampton
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Welcome
8 mi
00h 15m
To Greer
8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Welcome and Greer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Welcome and Greer.

  1. 1

    Start on Brownwood Drive

    67 m · 15 sec · Brownwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Texas Avenue

    1182 ft · 55 sec · South Texas Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    2594 ft · 58 sec · South Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Easley Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Academy Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Academy Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Poinsett Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Poinsett Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Welcome and Greer.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wade Hampton Boulevard
9.42 mi · 59%
South Academy Street
2.14 mi · 13%
West Poinsett Street
1.6 mi · 10%
Easley Bridge Road
1.39 mi · 9%
North Church Street
0.66 mi · 4%
South Washington Avenue
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wade Hampton Boulevard

Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard

9.42 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade Hampton
00h 15m from Welcome
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Welcome and Patchy Fog near Greer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Welcome to Greer?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 8 miles from Welcome and 8 miles from Greer.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Welcome and Patchy Fog near Greer.

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 7.6 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 7.6 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 7.6 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 Welcome and Greer. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.01 km).

Welcome

#1 Welcome

City in Minnesota

Population6,668
Coordinates34.8265100, -82.4390100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Greer

#2 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Welcome (-82.43901, 34.82651)
End: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Welcome and Greer. The current time is 19:36:09.

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.