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Trip from Greenwood, SC to Friendship, SC

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Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States

Greenwood, SC

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Downtown Friendship, SC, SC

Friendship, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, SC to Friendship, SC covers 16.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 178, Main Street North, Highway 25 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on US 178. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.4 miles from Greenwood, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 178 and Main Street North. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on US 178.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 178 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 178 and Main Street North. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street North.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Greenwood, SC to Friendship, SC is easy. At 25m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 25 Business; US 178 Business / Ivy Hall Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (US 178): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street North

Turn right onto Main Street North

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 25 Business; US 178 Business / Ivy Hall Lane

Turn left onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business / Ivy Hall Lane

Navigation decision point

3
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 178

Turn left onto US 178

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 178 10.6 mi 15m
Main Street North 3.2 mi 5m
Highway 25 South 2.8 mi 3m
Warren Road 0.2 mi <1m
Ivy Hall Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Beaudrot Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
West Cambridge Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Highway 178 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: US 178 — 10.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, SC and Friendship, SC.

1

Start on SC 72 Business

171 ft · 7 sec · West Cambridge Avenue
2

Turn right onto Main Street North

496 ft · 13 sec · Main Street North
3

Turn slight right onto Beaudrot Avenue

281 ft · 15 sec · Beaudrot Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business

426 ft · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane
5

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
6

Continue on US 25; US 178

2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 25 South
7

Continue on US 25; US 178

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Warren Road
8

Turn left onto US 178

11 mi · 15 min · US 178
9

Arrive at destination

US 178

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.4 miles from Greenwood, SC, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 16.9 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.4 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, SC

This is one driving day of about 16.9 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 178 for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.4 mi from Greenwood, SC · 12m into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

8 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

Rock Hill, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Greenwood, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Friendship, SC

The final approach into Friendship, 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 Friendship, 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

$2.64 one way

$5.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.89 $5.78
premium $4.70 $3.13 $6.26
diesel $5.61 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Greenwood, SC

Late night in Greenwood on Wednesday

Local time

12:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Friendship, SC

Late night in Friendship on Wednesday

Local time

12:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

25m 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 Greenwood, SC to Friendship, SC covers 16.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 178, Main Street North, Highway 25 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Greenwood, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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.
The drive from Greenwood, SC to Friendship, SC is easy. At 25m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 25 Business; US 178 Business / Ivy Hall Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (US 178): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenwood, SC to Friendship, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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