Origin
Five Forks, SC
Late night in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Forks, SC to Greer, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Five Forks, SC
Wilawan Pantukang
Greer, SC
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Trip Overview
Five Forks, SC to Greer, SC is 10.2 miles and takes about 19m via South Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and South Carolina, offering a straightforward journey between two nearby communities. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays, making it a very accessible option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highway 14 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Batesville Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodruff Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Five Forks Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Poinsett Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Highway 14
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Greer, SC.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
344 ft
·
26 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto SC 296
153 ft
·
5 sec
·
Five Forks Road
4
Turn left onto SC 146
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Woodruff Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Batesville Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Batesville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto SC 14
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Highway 14
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on SC 14
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto SC 101; SC 290
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Poinsett Street
9
Arrive at destination
SC 101; SC 290
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 296 / Five Forks Road
At end of road, turn right onto SC 296 / Five Forks Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 146 / Woodruff Road
Turn left onto SC 146 / Woodruff Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Batesville Road
Turn right onto Batesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SC 14 / South Highway 14
Turn right onto SC 14 / South Highway 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Greer, SC
Late night in Greer on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along South Highway 14. As you transition from South Highway 14 to Batesville Road and finally South Main Street, expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions. This variability means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the short 19-minute trip.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on South Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 6 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 (SC 296 / Five Forks Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 146 / Woodruff Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.2 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 (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on South Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 296 / Five Forks Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 146 / Woodruff Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greer, 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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