Origin
Greer, SC
Evening in Greer on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greer, SC to North Hartsville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
170.1 mi
274 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greer, SC
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North Hartsville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Greer to North Hartsville is 170.1 miles and takes about 3h 31m via I 26 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the upstate region towards the Pee Dee. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on interstates, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find it's a manageable distance for a single day of travel, with plenty of time to reach your destination well before evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Greer, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 78.8 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 20 | 51.9 mi | 58m |
| South 5th Street | 7 mi | 13m |
| Hartsville Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 6.3 mi | 12m |
| Moore Duncan Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| East Poinsett Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Lydia Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 78.8 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,664 veh/hr typical · worst 3,135
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer, SC and North Hartsville, SC.
1
Start on SC 101; SC 290
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Poinsett Street
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on SC 290
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 290
5.9 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on SC 290
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Moore Duncan Highway
5
Turn left onto US 221
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 221
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
7
Merge onto I 26
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 20
52 mi
·
58 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 15: Sumter, Bishopville
11
Turn right onto US 15
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sumter Highway
12
Continue on US 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on US 15; SC 34
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Hartsville Highway
14
Continue on US 15; SC 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Lydia Highway
15
Turn left onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Oates Highway
16
Continue on US 15
7.0 mi
·
13 min
·
South 5th Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 15 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 31m estimated drive time and 170.1 miles, this is easily a one-day trip. Aim to depart Greer in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll have one stop noted on this route, but with the drive being under four hours, you could be flexible and only stop if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer interstate stretches, as the estimated fuel cost is around $26. The transition from I 20 to South 5th Street will mark the end of your high-speed travel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85 miles from Greer, SC, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Hartsville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greer, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greer, SC
This is one driving day of about 170.1 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Greer, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 78.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Greer, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 148.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street
Depart onto SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
96.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 107B
Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
148.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Sumter, Bishopville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 15: Sumter, Bishopville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.06 one way
$52.13 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
| premium | $4.64 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $37.50 | $74.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.86 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.89 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
North Hartsville, SC
Evening in North Hartsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Rock Hill, SC
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 31m 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 route is 77% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates like I 26 and I 20. Expect a longest stretch of 78.8 miles on I 26 before you transition to surface roads like South 5th Street in the final section. The highway portion offers consistent cruising, but be prepared for a change in pace as you approach North Hartsville and navigate local streets.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.8 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 20. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,015 ft
194 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
837 ft
Highest Point
1,015 ft
Elevation Range
821 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greer, SC to North Hartsville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Bishopville along the way.
Bishopville
148.7 mi in
|
~2h 56m
About the Cities
Starting in Greer, SC
Full guide →Founded 1876
Greer is a city in South Carolina. It is known for its manufacturing business as it is home to BMW's only manufacturing plant as well as the North American headquarters of Michelin and Mitsubishi Polyester Inc. Greer boasts a downtown area with historic buildings and local charm.
Top landmarks
- • Greer Depot — railroad depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in...
- • Louie James House — Greer, South Carolina, NRHP-listed
- • R. Perry Turner House — historic house in Greer, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Arriving in North Hartsville, SC
Full guide →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 3h 31m. Total distance: 170.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.8 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at North Hartsville, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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