Origin
Union, SC
Night in Union on Sunday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, SC to Greenville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
121.9 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, SC
Sebastián Casimiro
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, SC to Greenville, SC covers 121.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Parkway, Lancaster Highway, US 321 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Veterans Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.9 miles from Union, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Parkway | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| Lancaster Highway | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| US 321 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Jonesville Lockhart Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| South Pine Street | 12.1 mi | 20m |
| Pageland Highway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| I 385 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Furman L Fendley Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Parkway
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on this road
225 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
248 ft
·
7 sec
3
Enter roundabout
161 ft
·
3 sec
4
Continue
152 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto SC 522
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rocky River Road
6
Turn left onto SC 9
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pageland Highway
7
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SC 9
8
Merge onto US 521; SC 9
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
9
Continue on SC 9
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Lancaster Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto SC 9; SC 72; SC 121; SC 97
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
12
Continue on US 321; SC 9
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 321; SC 9
13
Continue on SC 9; SC 49
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
SC 9; SC 49
14
Continue on SC 9, SC 49
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
15
Merge onto SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
16
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto S-44-12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Street
18
Turn right onto US 176
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Furman L Fendley Highway
19
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 176 Bypass
20
Continue on US 176
12 mi
·
20 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 85 Business South: Greenville
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto I 85 Bus
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 51C
Toward I 385 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 385
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on East North Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Street
28
Continue on SC 183
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beattie Place
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto US 29
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Church Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 29
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.9 miles from Union, SC, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Union, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Union, SC
This is one driving day of about 121.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Union, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Parkway for about 21.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Union, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 115.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
114.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
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 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woo...
8
115 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruf...
8
115.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 385 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51C
Toward I 385 North: Greenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.06 one way
$38.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.91 | $53.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.07 | $7.80 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Greenville, SC
Night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Union, SC
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 40m 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?
121.9 mi in 2h 40m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Veterans Parkway.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Veterans Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 121.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 40m. Total distance: 121.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Veterans Parkway. 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 Greenville, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Greenville, 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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