Traveling from Aiken to Mauldin covers 105.8 miles across the Southeast, making for a straightforward journey that typically lasts 2 hours and 28 minutes. Since this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies primarily on US 25, SC 14, and the Edgefield Highway to navigate between these two South Carolina locations. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this highway-focused drive offers a direct path through the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
32.2 mi
44m
SC 14
20 mi
25m
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi
15m
Greenwood Highway
9.8 mi
14m
US 221
7.4 mi
8m
Augusta Road
5.2 mi
6m
Bauskett Street
3.9 mi
4m
Highway 19
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 32.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Mauldin, SC.
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Start on SC 19
387 ft·13 sec·Chesterfield Street South
2
Continue on SC 19
0.1 mi·20 sec·Chesterfield Street South
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi·36 sec·Richland Avenue West
4
Turn right onto SC 19
0.5 mi·46 sec·Laurens Street Northwest
5
Continue on SC 19
1.0 mi·1 min·Laurens Street Northwest
6
Continue on SC 19
10 mi·15 min·Edgefield Highway
7
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 19
8
Continue on SC 19
5.2 mi·6 min·Augusta Road
9
Turn straight onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi·4 min·Bauskett Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
28 mi·39 min·US 25
11
Turn right onto US 25; US 178; US 221
3.9 mi·5 min·US 25; US 178; US 221
12
Continue on S-24-236
0.6 mi·1 min·North Emerald Road
13
Turn left onto S-24-99
0.7 mi·1 min·Kateway
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
7.4 mi·8 min·US 221; SC 72
15
Turn left onto US 221
9.8 mi·14 min·Greenwood Highway
16
Continue on US 221
2.6 mi·3 min·Greenwood Road
17
Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
3.0 mi·5 min·Stagecoach Road
18
Continue on Whelon Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Whelon Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Welcome Church Road
20
Turn left onto SC 14
9.1 mi·13 min·SC 14
21
Take the ramp onto SC 14
11 mi·12 min·SC 14
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
2.7 mi·3 min·US 276
Toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, AndersonUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto West Butler Road
242 ft·7 sec·West Butler Road
24
Turn right
109 ft·10 sec
25
Turn right
132 ft·9 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this 105.8-mile trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to fuel up before leaving Aiken to keep your $17 budget on track, as the highway-heavy nature of the route means you will be moving at a steady pace throughout the 2 hour and 28 minute duration. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can decide exactly when to pull over based on your own comfort levels. Pay close attention to the transition points between US 25 and SC 14 to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to reach Mauldin comfortably in one go.
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 52.9 miles from Aiken, SC, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mauldin, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aiken, 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 Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 105.8 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Aiken, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 105.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Turn right onto SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 221; SC 72
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Navigation decision point
8
103 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 276
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276 toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderso...
5
105.8 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
105.8 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.54 one way
$33.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.09
$36.18
premium
$4.70
$19.58
$39.16
diesel
$5.61
$23.36
$46.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.7
0
$11.11
$5.08
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.26
$4.23
EV Truck/SUV
42.3
0
$14.81
$6.77
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Aiken, SC
Morning
in Aiken on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mauldin, SC
Morning
in Mauldin on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
9 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
2h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 62% of your time spent on major roads. The terrain settles into a consistent rhythm, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.2 miles while you navigate along US 25. You will encounter a mix of highway speeds and regional road transitions as you move between Aiken and Mauldin. Because the route is highway-focused, the experience behind the wheel is generally steady and predictable. It is a practical drive that favors efficiency over technical, winding backroads, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and SC 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 103 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 103 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mauldin, SC before heading back.
