Origin
Pickens, SC
Morning in Pickens on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pickens, 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
33m
Distance
20 mi
32 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pickens, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pickens to Greenville, South Carolina, this 20-mile trip is a quick and straightforward journey. You can expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a half-day excursion or a simple afternoon outing. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this route is highly economical for travelers in the Southeast. Since the trip is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics; it is easily completed as a single-day run. Navigating this path requires moving through local streets rather than relying on major interstates, providing a direct connection between these two South Carolina locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrs Bridge Road | 14.9 mi | 23m |
| Cedar Lane Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Pete Hollis Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Buncombe Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jewel Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farrs Bridge Road
— 14.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on US 178
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pendleton Street
2
Turn right onto SC 183
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on SC 8; SC 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewel Street
4
Turn right onto SC 183
15 mi
·
23 min
·
Farrs Bridge Road
5
Continue on SC 183
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Lane Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SC 183
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pete Hollis Boulevard
7
Continue on SC 183
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buncombe Street
8
Continue on West North Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West North Street
9
Turn left onto US 29
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Church Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 183 / East Main Street
Turn right onto SC 183 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 183 / Farrs Bridge Road
Turn right onto SC 183 / Farrs Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 29 / North Church Street
Turn left onto US 29 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way toward your destination. This route features zero highway miles, meaning you will stay off the interstates and focus on local roads like Farrs Bridge Road, Cedar Lane Road, and Pete Hollis Boulevard. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 14.9 miles on Farrs Bridge Road, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you will need to stay alert throughout the entirety of the 33-minute drive. It is a practical, no-frills route that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Farrs Bridge Road.
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 early in the drive near SC 183 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pickens, SC to Greenville, SC is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 183 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SC 183 / Farrs Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (US 29 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,216 ft
920 ft
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
655 ft
Highest Point
1,216 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Pickens, SC
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Roper House Complex — historic house in South Carolina, United States
- • Griffin-Christopher House — Pickens, South Carolina, NRHP-listed
- • Old Pickens Jail
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 33m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Farrs Bridge Road. 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: near the start (SC 183 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SC 183 / Farrs Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (US 29 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point.
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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