Simpsonville, SC Road Trips

Drivers starting from Simpsonville, SC have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 31-mile quick runs to 203-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Simpsonville, SC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Connor Scott McManus

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

203.1 mi

Mount Pleasant, SC

Quickest Drive

20m

Greenville, SC

Plan Around Simpsonville, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Simpsonville, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Sumter, SC to Simpsonville, SC 133.5 mi · 2h 43m Rock Hill, SC to Simpsonville, SC 74.3 mi · 1h 30m Greenville, SC to Simpsonville, SC 14.2 mi · 20m

Continue From Simpsonville, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Simpsonville, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC 203.1 mi · 3h 50m Simpsonville, SC to Goose Creek, SC 184.9 mi · 3h 26m Simpsonville, SC to Florence, SC 166.9 mi · 3h 11m Simpsonville, SC to Greenwood, SC 46.6 mi · 1h 9m

Trips from Simpsonville, SC

Simpsonville, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC

203.1 mi 3h 50m

Simpsonville, SC to Goose Creek, SC

184.9 mi 3h 26m

Simpsonville, SC to Florence, SC

166.9 mi 3h 11m

Simpsonville, SC to Greenwood, SC

46.6 mi 1h 9m

Simpsonville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC

43.4 mi 58m

Simpsonville, SC to Spartanburg, SC

31.1 mi 46m

Driving from Simpsonville, SC

Expect an average of 113 miles and about 2h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Simpsonville, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 203 miles (3h 50m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Simpsonville, SC most often head toward Mount Pleasant, SC (203.1 mi, 3h 50m), Goose Creek, SC (184.9 mi, 3h 26m), Florence, SC (166.9 mi, 3h 11m), Greenwood, SC (46.6 mi, 1h 9m), and Anderson County Airport, SC (43.4 mi, 58m). 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 113-mile trip from Simpsonville, SC, budget about $17 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 6 mapped routes leaving Simpsonville, SC and 3 routes heading into Simpsonville, SC, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 203 miles.

The longest mapped route from Simpsonville, SC covers 203 miles and takes approximately 3h 50m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Simpsonville, SC runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 113-mile trip from Simpsonville, SC costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Simpsonville, SC include Mount Pleasant, SC, Goose Creek, SC, Florence, SC and Greenwood, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Simpsonville, SC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

25,125

Median Income

$79,233

Median Home Value

$267,500

Median Age

36.4

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Simpsonville, SC

Simpsonville is a suburban city in the Upcountry of South Carolina southeast of the major city of Greenville. Simpsonville has experienced steady growth since 2008, and as a result, many restaurants and stores have been introduced to the area. Simpsonville has around 20,000 residents.

Simpsonville developed in the 1820s as a stagecoach stop, but eventually became the vast suburban town it is today. The once-burgeoning town struggled during the Civil War and Reconstruction, but in 1885 lots were laid out to surround a new rail line. The Woodside Cotton Mill, established in the early 1900s, was instrumental in the town's growth, as was the installation of a large water main from Greenville. Urban sprawl from the city of Greenville has led to tremendous growth in and around Simpsonville.

1 Downtown Simpsonville, Main Street. Charming, historic downtown with breweries, a coffee shop and boutique shops. (updated May 2018) 2 City Park, 172 Park Drive. 7AM-7PM. City park near downtown offering walking trails, basketball courts, tennis courts and open green spaces. (updated May 2018)

1 Heritage Park Amphitheater, 861 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-296-6601. Community amphitheater offering concerts year-round. (updated May 2018) 2 Golden Lanes & Rink, 108 Balcombe Boulevard, ☏ +1 864-967-8551. Bowling alley and roller-skate rink offering a pub-style menu and tiki bar. (updated May 2018) 3 Discovery Island, 417 Baldwin Road, ☏ +1 864-963-4345. Memorial Day-Labor Day, 11AM-5:30PM. Small, seasonal, family-friendly water park with a pool, waterslides, lazy river and simulated wave surfing. (updated May 2018) 4 Regal Simpsonville, 780 South Street, ☏ +1 844-462-7342. 14-screen movie theater offering new-release films, plush seating and concession stand.

1 Coach House, 637 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-967-8840. 6AM-9PM. Enduring joint for casual, eclectic eats, including burgers, pasta and southern staples. (updated May 2018) 2 Pete’s, 811 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-963-9023. 9AM-10PM. Family-owned burger joint with American staples and a drive-they. (updated May 2018) 3 Shortfield’s, 111 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-8228. 11AM-9PM. Laid-back American restaurant offering burgers and brews. (updated May 2018) 4 Henry’s Smokehouse, 123 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-967-0007. 11AM-8PM. Traditional South Carolina BBQ known for its meat over hickory pits. (updated May 2018) 5 Milano Pizzeria, 633 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-962-0777. 11AM-10PM. Old-fashioned, family-owned pizza joint preparing sizable Greek & Italian dishes. (updated May 2018) 6 Silver Bay, 916 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-228-9705. 11AM-10PM. Family-friendly eatery serving up casual seafood platters (updated May 2018) 7 Stella’s Southern Bistro, 684 Fairview Road, ☏ +1 864-757-1212. M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9PM. American, southern bistro using local ingredients in a polished homey space. (updated May 2018)

1 The Station, 1205 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-757-1166. Noon-2AM. Locally-owner sports bar & grill offering burgers, fries and happy hour specials. (updated May 2018) 2 Sherby’s Irish Pub, 33 Ray Talley Court Suite #A, ☏ +1 864-963-2358. 12:30PM-1AM. Irish pub offering happy hour specials, Irish and American fare. (updated May 2018) 3 Exchange Co. Coffee, 110 South Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-1670. 8AM-5PM. Sleek, hipster coffee shop serving espresso, tea and baked goods. (updated May 2018)

1 Comfort Suites Simpsonville/Fountain Inn, 3971 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-757-1552. $110. (updated May 2018) 2 Hampton Inn Greenville/Simpsonville, 3934 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-963-9292. $109. (updated May 2018) 3 Holiday Inn Express - Simpsonville, 642 Fairview Road, ☏ +1 864-962-3228. $108. (updated May 2018)

Simpsonville is accessible from Interstate 385 by taking exits 23-31 from Columbia and Greenville. Greenlink Route 601 offers bus service Monday–Saturday from Greenville.

Simpsonville is a large, spread-out town which is best accessible by car. However, areas such as downtown are both bike and pedestrian friendly.

Travel tips adapted from Simpsonville 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.