How far is Greenville, SC from Lyman, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Lyman, SC is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Lyman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Lyman.
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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
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 101: Woodruff, Greer
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 101 North: Greer
77 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 101
800 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 101
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Continue on Highway 101
2274 ft · 49 sec · Highway 101
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Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive
712 ft · 25 sec · Caliber Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road
1818 ft · 47 sec · Old Woodruff Road
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Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road
1734 ft · 48 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Chapel Road
43 m · 4 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road
1844 ft · 36 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Woods Chapel Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Woods Chapel Road
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Turn left onto South Spencer Street
1677 ft · 48 sec · South Spencer Street
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Turn right onto Spartanburg Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spartanburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Lyman.
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.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
7.64 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Lyman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Lyman?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Greenville and 10.4 miles from Lyman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Lyman.
Stop Ideas Near Five Forks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 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 Lyman
Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,796 |
| Coordinates | 34.9481700, -82.1273300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyman (-82.12733, 34.94817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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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