Origin
Greenville, SC
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, SC to Fork Shoals, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fork Shoals, SC
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Greenville, SC to Fork Shoals, SC is 24.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via I 385 and Fork Shoals Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within South Carolina, making it a convenient option for a short excursion. It’s a quick hop that offers a taste of the Southeast's landscape without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this drive for a brief escape or to reach a specific destination with minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 385 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Fork Shoals Road | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Southern Connector | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| East North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McKelvey Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 385
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Fork Shoals, SC.
1
Start on US 29
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Church Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East North Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East North Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on I 385
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Southern Connector
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Fork Shoals Road
6
Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Fork Shoals Road
7
Turn straight onto McKelvey Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKelvey Road
8
Arrive at destination
McKelvey Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — 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
|
US 29 / North Church Street
Depart onto US 29 / North Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East North Street
Turn left onto East North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Fork Shoals Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Fork Shoals Road
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Fork Shoals Road
Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fork Shoals, SC
Late night in Fork Shoals on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
36 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
33m 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 43% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 10.5-mile stretch on I 385, offering a taste of faster travel before transitioning to local roads like Fork Shoals Road and the Southern Connector. The road character shifts from interstate cruising to more local thoroughfares, providing a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of efficient highway miles and more community-oriented road segments.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 385.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29 / North Church Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29 / North Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Greenville, SC to Fork Shoals, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Simpsonville along the way.
Simpsonville
11.1 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 185
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, SC
Full guide →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".
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 33m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 385. 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 (US 29 / North Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fork Shoals, 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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