Origin
Piedmont, SC
Afternoon in Piedmont on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piedmont, SC to Greenville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piedmont, SC
Samuele Pellegrino
Trip Overview
Piedmont, SC to Greenville, SC is 13 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Southern Connector/Piedmont Highway/South Church Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal highway time, ideal for a quick hop between these two towns. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Connector | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Piedmont Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Church Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Iler Street | <0.1 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 Piedmont, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on Iler Street
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iler Street
2
Turn slight right onto SC 86
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Anderson Street
3
Continue on SC 86
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto SC 20
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Piedmont Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 185
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 20 / Piedmont Highway
Turn left onto SC 20 / Piedmont Highway
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
$2.03 one way
$4.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
Greenville, SC
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
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
2 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
21m 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?
This drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Southern Connector, Piedmont Highway, and South Church Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along Southern Connector. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you traverse this more urban and suburban landscape, rather than a consistent highway experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 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?
2/10
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 / Piedmont Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Piedmont, SC to Greenville, SC is easy. At 21m with 0% 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 / Piedmont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 21m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 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 / Piedmont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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