How far is Woodruff, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Greenville, SC is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
29.42 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.7 mi
34.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.34 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Mon, May 4, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Woodruff
Mon, May 4, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodruff
2026-05-04T10:16
Arrive Greenville
Mon, May 4, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodruff
10:00 PM EDT
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
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Woodruff
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Greenville
16.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 101

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 101

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 101

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 101

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 146

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 146

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 146

    775 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 146

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 417

    4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 417

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 417

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 417

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Highway 417

    44 m · 8 sec · Highway 417

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bragg Road

    766 ft · 23 sec · Bragg Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brockman McClimon Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Brockman McClimon Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Reidville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reidville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Bennetts Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Bennetts Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodruff Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Woodruff Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 385 North: Greenville

    569 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodruff 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
6.32 mi · 21%
Woodruff Road
4.44 mi · 15%
Highway 101
4.08 mi · 14%
Brockman McClimon Road
2.57 mi · 9%
Highway 146
2.52 mi · 9%
South Bennetts Bridge Road
2.25 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

6.32 mi · 00h 08m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 17m from Woodruff
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodruff and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Woodruff and 16.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

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 Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 8.3 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 8.2 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 8.2 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 Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodruff and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 21.7 mi (34.93 km).

Woodruff

#1 Woodruff

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates34.7395700, -82.0370500
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.037053, 34.739569)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.12 $8.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.61 $9.21
Premium $4.78 $4.97 $9.94
Diesel $5.62 $5.85 $11.70

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodruff and Greenville. The current time is 10:16:50.

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.