Greenwood, SC Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Greenwood, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 56-mile quick runs to 184-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Greenwood, SC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
219.1 mi
Conway, SC
Quickest Drive
1h 9m
Simpsonville, SC
Plan Around Greenwood, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Greenwood, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Greenwood, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Greenwood, SC
Driving from Greenwood, SC
The typical drive from Greenwood, SC covers about 127 miles and takes around 2h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 184 miles (3h 54m), while the shortest is just 56 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Greenwood, SC include Mount Pleasant, SC (183.8 mi, 3h 54m), Charleston, SC (179.9 mi, 3h 49m), North Charleston, SC (174 mi, 3h 41m), Summerville, SC (158.6 mi, 3h 23m), and Rock Hill, SC (74.4 mi, 1h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 127-mile trip from Greenwood, SC, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Greenwood, SC and 3 routes heading into Greenwood, SC, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 56 to 184 miles.
The longest mapped route from Greenwood, SC covers 184 miles and takes approximately 3h 54m. Shorter options start at just 56 miles.
The average route from Greenwood, SC runs about 127 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 127-mile trip from Greenwood, SC costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Greenwood, SC include Mount Pleasant, SC, Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC and Summerville, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Greenwood, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
22,527
Median Income
$40,253
Median Home Value
$123,400
Median Age
32.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Greenwood, SC
Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County in Old 96 District.
In former Cherokee country, where trade in deerskins was lucrative, settlers moved in and began the typical Southern scene of cotton production using enslaved labor, which after emancipation faced the disenfranchisement and intimidation that was common in the post-Reconstruction era. Nowadays, Greenwood has a somewhat enterprising manufacturing sector with entities like Fujifilm, plus a small college called Lander College.
1 Greenwood Museum, 106 Main St N, ☏ +1 864 229-7093. This museum provides some witness to the past in Greenwood County such as showcasing a cotton gin as well as natural science exhibits and a play space. (updated Oct 2021) 2 The Railroad Historical Center, 908 Main St S, ☏ +1 864 229-7093. A chance to visit restored rail cars, with guided tours available. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Ninety Six National Historic Site, 1103 SC-248, Ninety Six, ☏ +1 864 543-4068. W-Su 9AM-5PM. Preserves an 18th century settlement by the same name, a name that evolved from traders noting 9 creeks in a certain locale and 6 in another, that was a Loyalist stronghold during the Revolutionary War and managed to repel a siege by the Continental Army in 1781 around a star fort. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Lake Greenwood State Park, 302 State Park Rd, Ninety Six, ☏ +1 864 543-3535. Daily 5AM-9PM. A popular lake for swimming, fishing, and natural diversion, though not of any special note in terms of water clarity or anything. It includes the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum inside the John Drummond and Holly Self Drummond Environmental Education Conference Center to relay how the CCC built this and other important works. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Grace Street Park, 112 Merrywood Dr, ☏ +1 864 942-8412. Nice trail and duck pond. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Inn on the Square, 104 Court Ave E, ☏ +1 864 330-1010. Pricy but with a touch of class. (updated Oct 2021)
Removed from major interstates, Greenwood is connected to the rest of the world via two-lane highways in upstate South Carolina.
Travel tips adapted from Greenwood (South Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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