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Trip from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

168.7 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

City and county seat of Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States

Bennettsville, SC

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city in Greenville and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina, United States

Greer, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cheraw Street, Cheraw Highway, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

84.4 miles from Bennettsville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 168.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cheraw Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cheraw Street
Cheraw Highway
Front Street
Market Street
Chesterfield Highway
East Boulevard
East Main Street
McGregor Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cheraw Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville, SC and Greer, SC.

1

Start on West Market Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West Market Street
2

Turn right onto Cheraw Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Cheraw Street
3

Turn slight left onto Cheraw Highway

14 mi · 16 min · Cheraw Highway
4

Turn left onto Front Street

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Front Street
5

Turn right onto Market Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
6

Continue on Chesterfield Highway

4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
7

Continue on East Boulevard

6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
8

Continue on East Main Street

0.1 mi · 8 sec · East Main Street
9

Turn straight onto East Boulevard

19 mi · 21 min · East Boulevard
10

Continue on McGregor Street

0.4 mi · 27 sec · McGregor Street
11

Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
12

Continue on East McGregor Street

22 mi · 24 min · East McGregor Street
13

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 42 sec
14

Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
15

Continue on Chester Highway

4.0 mi · 4 min · Chester Highway
16

Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

20 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway
17

Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

3.9 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass
18

Continue straight

15 mi · 16 min
19

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 16 sec
20

Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

14 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
21

Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
22

Continue on South Main Street

0.6 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street
23

Turn left onto Forest Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
24

Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
25

Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass
26

Continue on South Pine Street

12 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street
27

Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business South: Greenville

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 85 Business South: Greenville
28

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

7.3 mi · 9 min · Veterans Parkway
29

Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Wellford, Lyman

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 29: Wellford, Lyman
30

Turn straight onto Spartanburg Highway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Spartanburg Highway
31

Continue on Greenville Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Greenville Highway
32

Continue on East Wade Hampton Boulevard

4.1 mi · 6 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard
33

Turn left onto Arlington Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Arlington Road
34

Turn right onto East Arlington Avenue

154 ft · 9 sec · East Arlington Avenue
35

Turn left onto Cannon Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cannon Street
36

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poinsett Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Poinsett Street
37

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 84.4 miles from Bennettsville, SC, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

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 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.4 miles or 1h 41m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greer, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bennettsville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Bennettsville, SC

This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Bennettsville, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.4 mi from Bennettsville, SC · 1h 41m into the drive

Downtown Pineville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pineville, NC

84 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

Monroe, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pineville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Bennettsville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greer, SC

The final approach into Greer, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greer, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.38 one way

$52.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $28.85 $57.69
premium $4.70 $31.22 $62.45
diesel $5.61 $37.25 $74.49

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.76 $6.75
EV Truck/SUV 67.5 0 $23.62 $10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bennettsville, SC

Afternoon in Bennettsville on Saturday

Local time

12:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greer, SC

Afternoon in Greer on Saturday

Local time

12:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Pineville, NC

84 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

12 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

3h 23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cheraw Street, Cheraw Highway, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Bennettsville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bennettsville, SC to Greer, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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