Origin
Greenville, SC
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, SC to Lyman, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyman, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Greenville and Lyman, this 20.8-mile journey is a straightforward commute across South Carolina's Southeast region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 32 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like East North Street, along with segments of I-85 North. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one efficient push.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| I 385 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Woods Chapel Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Spartanburg Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highway 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Woodruff Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Spencer Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Lyman, 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
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 36B-A
Toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 36A
Toward I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
6
Merge onto I 85
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 60
Toward SC 101: Woodruff, Greer
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SC 101 North: Greer
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SC 101
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 101
10
Continue on SC 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Highway 101
11
Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Caliber Ridge Drive
12
Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old Woodruff Road
13
Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road
142 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
15
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Woods Chapel Road
16
Continue on Woods Chapel Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Woods Chapel Road
17
Turn left onto South Spencer Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Spencer Street
18
Turn right onto SC 292
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Spartanburg Road
19
Arrive at destination
SC 292
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
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 36B-A
Toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
7
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36A
Toward I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spar...
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SC 101: Woodruff, Greer
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 60
Toward SC 101: Woodruff, Greer
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 101 North: Greer
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SC 101 North: Greer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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
Lyman, SC
Late night in Lyman on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
32m 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 trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition off the main interstate corridors. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route keeps you engaged with localized navigation rather than high-speed interstate travel. While I-85 North is part of the path, the route is not a long-haul highway grind, as the highway share is effectively zero percent. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns change frequently, demanding a cautious approach as you move from the city environment into the surrounding area.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near East North Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Greenville, SC and Lyman, SC, road signs point toward Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport and Greer.
Spartanburg
5.9 mi in
|
~7m
Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
6 mi in
|
~8m
Greer
15.2 mi in
|
~20m
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 32m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 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 Lyman, 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 0.1 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyman, 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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