Origin
Greenville, SC
Morning in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, SC to Simpsonville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpsonville, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Traveling between Greenville and Simpsonville is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 14.4 miles in the Southeast. You can expect to spend about 17 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a combination of East North Street, the Southern Connector, and SC 417. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should easily cover your gas expenses for the trek. Since both cities are located within South Carolina, you will remain in the same region throughout your drive. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to transit between these two specific locations without any hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 385 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Northeast Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southern Connector | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Curtis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hedge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 385
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Simpsonville, SC.
1
Start on US 29
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Church Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East North Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East North Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on I 385
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southern Connector
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward SC 417: Simpsonville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto SC 417
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Main Street
7
Turn left onto SC 417
374 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Curtis Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Hedge Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hedge Street
9
Turn right
175 ft
·
18 sec
10
Turn left
107 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East North Street
Turn left onto East North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 185 / Southern Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Southern Connector toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SC 417: Simpsonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SC 417: Simpsonville
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SC 417 / East Curtis Street
Turn left onto SC 417 / East Curtis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Hedge Street
Turn right onto Hedge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Simpsonville, SC
Morning in Simpsonville on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 14.4-mile trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that this route features zero highway driving, keeping you on surface roads for the entire duration. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on East North Street, you should anticipate frequent turns and constant adjustments rather than long, monotonous straights. Navigating the transition between local roads and SC 417 requires your full attention as you move through the area. Expect a driving experience that demands engagement behind the wheel as you maneuver through the local infrastructure.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 385.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 385 and Northeast Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East North Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, SC
Full guide →Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 385. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Simpsonville, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Simpsonville, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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