Origin
Simpsonville, SC
Afternoon in Simpsonville on Friday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simpsonville, SC to Greenville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpsonville, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
This short 14-mile drive from Simpsonville to Greenville, South Carolina, will only take about 19 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Southeast road trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical choice for getting between these two neighboring cities within the same state. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on major roads, including stretches of the Golden Strip Freeway. Since the drive is so brief and requires no overnight stays, it offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule. Plan for a quick and straightforward transit, perfect for a day trip or a simple hop between destinations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 14-mile route, with 78% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Golden Strip Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.9 miles. Northeast Main Street and East North Street will also be part of your journey as you transition closer to Greenville. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, rather than winding country lanes. It's a practical approach to covering the distance quickly, designed for direct transit between Simpsonville and Greenville.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden Strip Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Golden Strip Freeway and Northeast Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hedge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 417 / East Curtis Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hedge Street
Turn left onto Hedge Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 417 / East Curtis Street
Turn left onto SC 417 / East Curtis Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 14; SC 417 / Northeast Main Street
Turn right onto SC 14; SC 417 / Northeast Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Strip Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Northeast Main Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beattie Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Curtis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hedge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden Strip Freeway
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on this road
107 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
175 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Hedge Street
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hedge Street
4
Turn left onto SC 417
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Curtis Street
5
Turn right onto SC 14; SC 417
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge onto I 385
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on East North Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Street
9
Continue on SC 183
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beattie Place
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 29
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Church Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 29
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Afternoon in Greenville on Friday
Local time
4:37 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
27 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
19m 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 Simpsonville, SC to Greenville, SC covers 14 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden Strip Freeway, Northeast Main Street, East North Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Simpsonville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hedge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 417 / East Curtis Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Simpsonville, 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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