How far is Lyman, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Lyman, SC to Greenville, SC is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.71 mi
00h 25m
Flight
16.49 mi
26.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.49 mi
Kilometers
26.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.71 mi
Kilometers
34.94 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lyman
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
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
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Lyman
10.1 mi
00h 12m
To Greenville
11.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lyman and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyman and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Spartanburg Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Spencer Street

    1677 ft · 44 sec · North Spencer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Woods Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Woods Chapel Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Chapel Road

    48 m · 5 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road

    1728 ft · 53 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road

    1818 ft · 47 sec · Old Woodruff Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive

    712 ft · 22 sec · Caliber Ridge Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 101

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Highway 101

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South: Greenville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyman and Greenville.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
8.11 mi · 37%
I 385 North
6.35 mi · 29%
Woods Chapel Road
2.61 mi · 12%
Spartanburg Road
1.21 mi · 6%
I 385
0.47 mi · 2%
Old Woodruff Road
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

7.37 mi · 00h 09m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 12m from Lyman
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyman and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyman to Greenville?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 10.1 miles from Lyman and 11.6 miles from Greenville.

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 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyman and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

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 Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 5.2 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 5.2 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 5.2 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 Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,796
Coordinates34.9481700, -82.1273300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg Road (-82.127271, 34.948087)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.78 $3.68 $7.36
Diesel $5.62 $4.33 $8.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyman and Greenville. The current time is 20:29:44.

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.