Origin
Greenville, SC
Afternoon in Greenville on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, SC to Walden Pond, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walden Pond, SC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile journey from Greenville, SC, to Walden Pond, SC, is a quick 13-minute drive, making it perfectly suited for a single day trip. With no highway driving involved, expect a more local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $1, so budget is not a major concern. This route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a brief segment within a larger Southeast exploration, offering a straightforward and accessible drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhood streets and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. The entire 6.9 miles will be on local roads, with a highway share of 0%. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 3.8 miles along Wade Hampton Boulevard. Expect frequent turns and a more deliberate pace as you transition between Wade Hampton Boulevard, Brushy Creek Road, and East Lee Road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wade Hampton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 0.9 miles in near US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Barrington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Lynn Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard
Turn right onto US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Barrington Drive
Turn right onto Barrington Drive
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lynn Drive
Turn right onto Lynn Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Brushy Creek Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Lee Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Barrington Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lynn Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wade Hampton Boulevard
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, SC and Walden Pond, SC.
1
Start on US 29
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
Use the right lane.
2
Turn right onto US 29
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Wade Hampton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
5 sec
4
Continue on East Lee Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Brushy Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Brushy Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Barrington Drive
417 ft
·
21 sec
·
Barrington Drive
7
Turn right onto Lynn Drive
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lynn Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Lynn Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Walden Pond, SC
Afternoon in Walden Pond on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 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
13m 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 Walden Pond, SC covers 6.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wade Hampton Boulevard, Brushy Creek Road, East Lee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 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 $1.08 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 13m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Barrington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Lynn Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenville, SC to Walden Pond, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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