Origin
Greer, SC
Afternoon in Greer on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greer, SC to Belton, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greer, SC
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Belton, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greer, SC to Belton, SC covers 40.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Connector, Augusta Road, Cooley Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Southern Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Connector | 8 mi | 8m |
| Augusta Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Cooley Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| South Highway 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 85 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Highway 247 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Connector
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer, SC and Belton, SC.
1
Start on SC 101; SC 290
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Poinsett Street
2
Turn left onto SC 14
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SC 14
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Highway 14
4
Take the ramp
367 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 85 South: Greenville
5
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
this road
Toward I 85 South: Greenville
6
Merge onto I 85
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 51B
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 385
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Connector
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 7B
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 25
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Augusta Road
14
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
15
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
16
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Arrive at destination
Breazeale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Greer, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
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 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woo...
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 385 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 385 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
9
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 185 / Southern Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Southern Connector toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Belton, SC
Afternoon in Belton on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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?
40.7 mi in 59m — 35% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Southern Connector.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Southern Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greer, SC and Belton, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Simpsonville.
Greenville
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
Simpsonville
14.9 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 185
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Southern Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belton, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belton, SC before heading back.
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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