Origin
Ashley, SC
Night in Ashley on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashley, SC to Lyman, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashley, SC
Guilherme Simão
Lyman, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Ashley, SC to Lyman, SC covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg Highway, Oak Grove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Warren H Abernathy Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5 miles from Ashley, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 9.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warren H Abernathy Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elena Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elena Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Anderson Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elena Drive
Turn right onto Elena Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Anderson Mill Road
Turn right onto Anderson Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway
Turn left onto US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
8.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Astor Street
Turn left onto Astor Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Old Spartanburg Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Old Spartanburg Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Spartanburg Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Oak Grove Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Spartanburg Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Blackstock Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elena Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Spartanburg Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren H Abernathy Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashley, SC and Lyman, SC.
1
Start on Jay Circle
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jay Circle
2
Turn right onto Elena Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Elena Drive
3
Turn right onto Anderson Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Mill Road
4
Continue on Oak Grove Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Oak Grove Road
5
Turn left onto South Blackstock Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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South Blackstock Road
6
Turn left onto US 29
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 29
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
8
Turn left onto Astor Street
377 ft
·
12 sec
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Astor Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Old Spartanburg Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Old Spartanburg Highway
10
Continue on Spartanburg Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Spartanburg Road
11
Arrive at destination
SC 292
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5 miles from Ashley, SC, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 9.9 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyman, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ashley, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ashley, SC
This is one driving day of about 9.9 miles and 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ashley, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Warren H Abernathy Highway for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5 mi from Ashley, SC · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5 miles from Ashley, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lyman, SC
The final approach into Lyman, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lyman, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lyman, SC
Night in Lyman on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashley, SC to Lyman, SC covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg Highway, Oak Grove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Ashley, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elena Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Anderson Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ashley, SC to Lyman, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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