Origin
Piedmont, SC
Night in Piedmont on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piedmont, SC to Greenville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
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. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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
Night in Greenville on Friday
Local time
10:49 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Piedmont, SC to Greenville, SC covers 13 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Connector, Piedmont Highway, South Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Piedmont, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 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 Piedmont, SC to Greenville, SC is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Piedmont, SC to Greenville, 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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