Origin
Pelzer, SC
Morning in Pelzer on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelzer, SC to Greenville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelzer, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pelzer to Greenville, South Carolina, you are looking at a quick 17.1-mile transit through the Southeast. This drive takes approximately 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate via Highway 20 North, South Piedmont Highway, and the Southern Connector to complete your journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because the total duration is under half an hour, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or mid-route lodging. It is a straightforward, practical commute that connects these two regional points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Connector | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| South Piedmont Highway | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| South Church Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Smythe Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 20 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southern Connector
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelzer, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on Smythe Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Smythe Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SC 20
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Highway 20 North
3
Continue on SC 20
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
South Piedmont Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 185
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 20 / Highway 20 North
At end of road, turn right onto SC 20 / Highway 20 North
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 185 / Southern Connector
Merge onto I 185 / Southern Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Greenville, SC
Morning in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
WSW 3 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
30 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this route. You will not spend any time on major highways, as the highway share is 0%, meaning your focus will remain on local roads throughout the entire 17.1-mile distance. Because the longest stretch on Highway 20 North is effectively 0 miles of uninterrupted travel, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. This drive is characterized by its local feel, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various roads. It is a hands-on experience that moves away from the typical high-speed, long-distance highway slog.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Southern Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SC 20 / Highway 20 North.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pelzer, SC to Greenville, SC is easy. At 28m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SC 20 / Highway 20 North): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
980 ft
741 ft
Total Climb
396 ft
Total Descent
159 ft
Highest Point
980 ft
~17.1 mi in
Elevation Range
239 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Greenville, SC
Full guide →Founded 1831
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".
Top landmarks
- • Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway — Park in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
- • Poinsett Hotel — Historic hotel in Greenville, South Carolina
- • Greenville County Museum of Art — art museum in Greenville, South Carolina
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 28m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Southern Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (SC 20 / Highway 20 North): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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