Origin
Duncan, SC
Late night in Duncan on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duncan, SC to Greenville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duncan, SC
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Trip Overview
This short 19-mile drive from Duncan, SC to Greenville, SC takes approximately 28 minutes and is a straightforward trip within the Southeast region. Given its brief duration and minimal stops, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical option for getting between these two South Carolina locales. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing major interstates for most of the journey. It's a quick and efficient way to cover the distance, ideal for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| I 385 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Woods Chapel Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Old Woodruff Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Spencer Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beattie Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncan, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on South Spencer Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Spencer Street
2
Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Woods Chapel Road
3
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
5
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
6
Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Old Woodruff Road
7
Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Caliber Ridge Drive
8
Turn left onto SC 101
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Highway 101
9
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Greenville
10
Merge onto I 85
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 51C
Toward I 385 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 385
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on East North Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Street
16
Continue on SC 183
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beattie Place
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 29
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Church Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Woods Chapel Road
Enter roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruf...
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 385 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51C
Toward I 385 North: Greenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
2 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
28m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the route consisting of interstate travel. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-85, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.4 miles. The journey also incorporates I-385 and Woods Chapel Road, suggesting a transition from high-speed interstate to potentially more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady progress on well-maintained highways, with minimal deviation from the main arteries.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and I 385. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Woods Chapel Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Greenville, SC
Full guide →Founded 1831
Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
Top landmarks
- • Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway — Park in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
- • Poinsett Hotel — Historic hotel in Greenville, South Carolina
- • Greenville County Museum of Art — art museum in Greenville, South Carolina
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on I 85. 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 Greenville, 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 2.5 miles (Woods Chapel Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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