Origin
Greenville, SC
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, SC to Walden Pond, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walden Pond, SC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile journey from Greenville, SC, to Walden Pond, SC, is a quick 13-minute drive, making it perfectly suited for a single day trip. With no highway driving involved, expect a more local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $1, so budget is not a major concern. This route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a brief segment within a larger Southeast exploration, offering a straightforward and accessible drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Brushy Creek Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Lee Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Barrington Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lynn Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wade Hampton Boulevard
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Walden Pond, SC.
1
Start on US 29
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
Use the right lane.
2
Turn right onto US 29
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Wade Hampton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
5 sec
4
Continue on East Lee Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Brushy Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Brushy Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Barrington Drive
417 ft
·
21 sec
·
Barrington Drive
7
Turn right onto Lynn Drive
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lynn Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Lynn Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard
Turn right onto US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Barrington Drive
Turn right onto Barrington Drive
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lynn Drive
Turn right onto Lynn Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Walden Pond, SC
Late night in Walden Pond on Sunday
Local time
4:06 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
37 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
13m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhood streets and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. The entire 6.9 miles will be on local roads, with a highway share of 0%. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 3.8 miles along Wade Hampton Boulevard. Expect frequent turns and a more deliberate pace as you transition between Wade Hampton Boulevard, Brushy Creek Road, and East Lee Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Barrington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Lynn Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Wade Hampton Boulevard. 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: at 0.9 miles (US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Barrington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Lynn Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walden Pond, 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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