How far is Greenville, SC from Lake Wylie, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Lake Wylie, SC is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Lake Wylie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Lake Wylie.
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Start on North Church Street
151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
33.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
2272 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Turn left onto Clover Highway
1908 ft · 32 sec · Clover Highway
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Continue on Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West
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Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street
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Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street
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Continue on Highway 55 East
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East
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Turn left onto State Highway 557
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557
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Continue on Charlotte Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Charlotte Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charlotte Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Lake Wylie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight left
33.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Lake Wylie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Lake Wylie?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Greenville and 45.4 miles from Lake Wylie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Lake Wylie.
Stop Ideas Near Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Lake Wylie. Straight-line distance: 78.5 mi (126.34 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 8,841 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084800, -81.0428500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Wylie (-81.04285, 35.10848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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