How far is Lyman, SC from Greer, SC?

The driving distance from Lyman, SC to Greer, SC is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
6 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.69 mi
9.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.69 mi
Kilometers
9.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6 mi
Kilometers
9.65 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-04-23T06:28
Arrive Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Duncan
SC

Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Lyman
3 mi
00h 05m
To Greer
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spartanburg Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2078 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Poinsett Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Poinsett Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyman 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
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Poinsett Street
4.32 mi · 72%
Spartanburg Road
1.28 mi · 21%
West Main Street
0.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Poinsett Street

Continue on East Poinsett Street

4.32 mi · 00h 07m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
00h 05m from Lyman
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyman and Clear near Greer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Lyman and 3 miles from Greer.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyman and Clear near Greer.

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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 Duncan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 2.7 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 2.7 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 2.7 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 Duncan.

RAIL

Spartanburg

19 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

26 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

69 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

97 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Greer. Straight-line distance: 5.69 mi (9.15 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,796
Coordinates34.9481700, -82.1273300
Altitude270
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: Lyman (-82.12733, 34.94817)
End: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.93 $1.86
Premium $4.78 $1.00 $2.01
Diesel $5.62 $1.18 $2.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyman and Greer. The current time is 06:28:48.

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.