How far is Five Forks, SC from Greer, SC?

The driving distance from Five Forks, SC to Greer, SC is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
10.32 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.25 mi
14.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.25 mi
Kilometers
14.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.32 mi
Kilometers
16.61 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greer
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Five Forks
2026-04-15T06:56
Arrive Greer
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Five Forks
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Taylors
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Five Forks
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Greer
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Five Forks and Greer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks and Greer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    105 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Five Forks Road

    47 m · 6 sec · Five Forks Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodruff Road

    724 ft · 25 sec · Woodruff Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Batesville Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Batesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Highway 14

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Poinsett Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Five Forks and Greer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 14
5.38 mi · 52%
Batesville Road
3.26 mi · 32%
South Main Street
1.35 mi · 13%
Woodruff Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Five Forks Road
0.03 mi
East Poinsett Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Highway 14

Turn right onto South Highway 14

5.38 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylors
00h 10m from Five Forks
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Five Forks and Sunny near Greer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Five Forks to Greer?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Taylors is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Five Forks and 5.2 miles from Greer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Five Forks and Sunny near Greer.

Stop Ideas Near Taylors

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Taylors and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylors.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

33 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

55 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

102 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Five Forks and Greer. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.89 km).

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#1 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Greer

#2 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.229525, 34.804777)
End: East Poinsett Street (-82.227094, 34.938681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.85
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.43 $2.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.59 $3.19
Premium $4.78 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.62 $2.02 $4.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Five Forks and Greer. The current time is 06:56:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.