Origin
Greer, SC
Late night in Greer on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greer, SC to Parker, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greer, SC
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Parker, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Greer, SC to Parker, SC covers 16.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Wade Hampton Boulevard, East Blue Ridge Drive, Rutherford 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 West Wade Hampton Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Wade Hampton Boulevard 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 1.6 miles in near US 29; SC 101; SC 290 / West Wade Hampton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 29; SC 101; SC 290 / West Wade Hampton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (SC 291 / North Pleasantburg Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 29; SC 101; SC 290 / West Wade Hampton Boulevard
Turn left onto US 29; SC 101; SC 290 / West Wade Hampton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SC 291 / North Pleasantburg Drive
Turn right onto SC 291 / North Pleasantburg Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Wade Hampton Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| East Blue Ridge Drive | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Rutherford Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North Pleasantburg Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Poinsett Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Park Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Wade Hampton Boulevard
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer, SC and Parker, SC.
1
Start on SC 101; SC 290
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poinsett Street
2
Turn left onto US 29; SC 101; SC 290
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Wade Hampton Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn slight right
330 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto Rutherford Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Rutherford Road
5
Turn right onto SC 291
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pleasantburg Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on SC 253
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Park Road
7
Continue on SC 253
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Blue Ridge Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left
350 ft
·
25 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Parker, SC
Late night in Parker on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
4 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
30m 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 Greer, SC to Parker, SC covers 16.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wade Hampton Boulevard, East Blue Ridge Drive, Rutherford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Greer, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 29; SC 101; SC 290 / West Wade Hampton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (SC 291 / North Pleasantburg Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greer, SC to Parker, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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