Origin
Greenville, SC
Late night in Greenville on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, SC to Clearwater, SC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
113.2 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, SC
Jared Lung
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, SC to Clearwater, SC covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Edgefield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on Augusta Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.70 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
56.6 miles from Greenville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 113.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 113.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (US 25; US 178): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
4
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 25; US 178
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
109.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward SC 126: Belvedere–Clearwater Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward SC 126: Belvedere–Clearwater Road
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 Greenville, SC to Clearwater, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
Greenwood
12 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 36.1 mi | 49m |
| Sleepy Creek Road | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| Edgefield Road | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| Mills Avenue | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| US 25 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| McFerrin Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street North | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 36.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Clearwater, SC.
1
Start on US 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Church Street
2
Continue on US 29
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Mills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
262 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 25
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Augusta Road
6
Continue on US 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulpher Springs Road
7
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dillard Road
8
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Driftwood Lane
9
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Rosemont Circle
10
Continue on US 25
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Reedy Cove Place
11
Continue on US 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Virgin Drive
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 25; US 178
13
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Calhoun Avenue
14
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hampton Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business
426 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ivy Hall Lane
16
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street North
17
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 25 South
18
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
19
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epworth Camp Road East
20
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McFerrin Road
21
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenwood Highway
22
Continue on US 25
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Sleepy Creek Road
23
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
24
Continue on US 25
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
25
Turn right onto US 25; SC 121
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Edgefield Road
26
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
28
Merge onto I 520
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmetto Parkway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 21
Toward SC 126: Belvedere–Clearwater Road
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto SC 126
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Belvedere-Clearwater Road
31
Continue on SC 126
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belvedere Road
32
Turn left onto SC 421
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Augusta Road
33
Arrive at destination
SC 421
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Greenville, SC, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Greenville, SC
This is one driving day of about 113.2 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Greenville, 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 Augusta Road for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Greenville, SC · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Greenville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clearwater, SC
The final approach into Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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
$17.70 one way
$35.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.36 | $38.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Clearwater, SC
Late night in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Greenwood, SC
57 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
41 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
2h 39m 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 Greenville, SC to Clearwater, SC covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Edgefield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Greenville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 113.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (US 25; US 178): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Greenville, SC to Clearwater, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
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