Trip from Greenville, SC to Utica, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

1h 0m

5 PM

1h 5m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Utica, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Greenville, SC to Utica, SC covers 36.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Calhoun Memorial Highway, Tiger Boulevard, Clemson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on Calhoun Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 36.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Calhoun Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 183 / Beattie Place.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 183 / Beattie Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 123; US 29 Alternate / North Academy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.9 miles (Davis Mill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 183 / Beattie Place

Turn right onto SC 183 / Beattie Place

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 123; US 29 Alternate / North Academy Street

Turn left onto US 123; US 29 Alternate / North Academy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

33.9 mi into trip | ~49m in | Davis Mill Road

Turn right onto Davis Mill Road

Navigation decision point

35.2 mi into trip | ~52m in | Shiloh Road

At end of road, turn right onto Shiloh Road

Navigation decision point

36.3 mi into trip | ~54m in | East South 6th Street

At end of road, turn right onto East South 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Calhoun Memorial Highway	20.9 mi	27m
Tiger Boulevard	3.8 mi	6m
Clemson Boulevard	2.7 mi	4m
New Easley Highway	2.6 mi	3m
North Academy Street	1.5 mi	3m
Easley Bridge Road	1.4 mi	3m
Davis Mill Road	1.2 mi	2m
Shiloh Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Calhoun Memorial Highway — 20.9 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Utica, SC.

Start on US 29

60 ft · 6 sec · North Church Street

Turn right onto SC 183

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Beattie Place

Continue on SC 183

0.2 mi · 19 sec · College Street

Turn left onto US 123; US 29 Alternate

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Academy Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 123; US 29 Alternate

1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 123

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Easley Highway

Continue on US 123

21 mi · 27 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 123

3.8 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard

Continue on US 76; US 123

2.7 mi · 4 min · Clemson Boulevard

Turn left onto Wells Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wells Highway

Turn right onto Davis Mill Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Davis Mill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Shiloh Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shiloh Road

Turn left onto Goddard Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Goddard Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto East South 6th Street

381 ft · 15 sec · East South 6th Street

Turn left onto Jamerson Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Jamerson Avenue

Turn right onto Hope Avenue

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Hope Avenue

Arrive at destination

Hope Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Greenville, SC · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Liberty, SC

18 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

Seneca, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Easley, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Greenville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Utica, SC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Utica, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.74 one way

$11.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$6.28	$12.55
premium	$4.70	$6.79	$13.58
diesel	$5.61	$8.10	$16.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.85	$1.76
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.21	$1.47
EV Truck/SUV	14.7	$5.14	$2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenville, SC

Evening in Greenville on Thursday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Utica, SC

Evening in Utica on Thursday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Liberty, SC

18 mi in

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

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 Greenville, SC to Utica, SC covers 36.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Calhoun Memorial Highway, Tiger Boulevard, Clemson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Greenville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 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.