How far is Greer, SC from Lake Wylie, SC?
The driving distance from Greer, SC to Lake Wylie, SC is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Lake Wylie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Lake Wylie.
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Start on East Poinsett Street
601 ft · 17 sec · East Poinsett Street
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Turn left onto Cannon Street
1645 ft · 1 min · Cannon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
47 m · 12 sec · East Arlington Avenue
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Turn left onto Arlington Road
3216 ft · 1 min · Arlington Road
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Turn right onto East Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Continue on Greenville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway
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Turn slight left onto Charlotte Highway
3047 ft · 1 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on Fort Prince Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Fort Prince Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 51 sec
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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 Greer 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.
Sunny leaving Greer 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 Greer to Lake Wylie?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Greer and 39.2 miles from Lake Wylie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greer and Sunny near Lake Wylie.
Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Shelby City Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Lake Wylie. Straight-line distance: 68.02 mi (109.47 km).
#1 Greer
City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
| Population | 35,316 |
| Coordinates | 34.9387300, -82.2270600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.19 | $26.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
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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