Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, SC
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Fork Shoals, SC
Tom Fisk
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~130 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Fork Shoals, SC.
Start on US 29
Turn left onto East North Street
Continue on I 385
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
Take the exit
Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
Turn straight onto McKelvey Road
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Depart onto US 29 / North Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East North Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Fork Shoals Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Fork Shoals on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
245 ft
Total Descent
508 ft
Highest Point
1,086 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
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
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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