If you are looking for a quick connection between City View and the City of Mauldin, this 14.3-mile trip is an efficient way to cross the region. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will not need to worry about high fuel expenses, as the trip is estimated to cost roughly $2 in gas. Since the entire route is navigated via local roads, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It is a straightforward, practical link within the Southeast that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary highway travel.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 385
8.7 mi
10m
Pete Hollis Boulevard
1 mi
2m
East Butler Road
0.8 mi
1m
Cedar Lane Road
0.8 mi
1m
West North Street
0.8 mi
1m
Buncombe Street
0.5 mi
<1m
West Blue Ridge Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Bridges Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 385
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Traffic on I-385
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~130 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City View, SC and City of Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on Henderson Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Henderson Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Parker Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Parker Road
3
Turn right onto SC 253
0.4 mi·43 sec·West Blue Ridge Drive
4
Turn slight right onto SC 183
0.8 mi·1 min·Cedar Lane Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SC 183
1.0 mi·2 min·Pete Hollis Boulevard
6
Continue on SC 183
0.5 mi·56 sec·Buncombe Street
7
Continue on West North Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West North Street
8
Continue on I 385
8.7 mi·10 min·I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 33Toward Bridges RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Bridges Road
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridges Road
11
Turn left onto East Butler Road
0.8 mi·1 min·East Butler Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Old Mill Road
13
Turn left onto McSwain Drive
0.1 mi·32 sec·McSwain Drive
14
Arrive at destination
McSwain Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|West Parker Road
At end of road, turn left onto West Parker Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive
Turn right onto SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive
Navigation decision point
7
12.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward Bridges Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward Bridges Road
6
13.2 mi into trip|~20m in|East Butler Road
Turn left onto East Butler Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14 mi into trip|~21m in|Old Mill Road
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$2.32
$4.64
premium
$4.49
$2.53
$5.06
diesel
$4.80
$2.70
$5.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.3
0
$1.50
$0.69
Efficient EV
3.6
0
$1.25
$0.57
EV Truck/SUV
5.7
0
$2.00
$0.92
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Jul 11, 2026
Origin
City View, SC
Morning
in City View on Sunday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 7 to 12 mph56% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 3:42AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:32AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
City of Mauldin, SC
Morning
in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 12 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 3:42AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:32AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 14.3-mile journey. You will navigate your way using West Parker Road, West Blue Ridge Drive, and Cedar Lane Road, as the route features a 0% highway share. Because this is entirely local driving, you should expect frequent adjustments and intersections rather than long, monotonous stretches of interstate. The character of the road remains consistent, favoring urban connectivity over high-speed cruising. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these local streets requires more attention than a standard highway commute.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 385.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 385 and Pete Hollis Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Parker Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 14.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.2 miles (West Parker Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on I 385. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Parker Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Mauldin, SC before heading back.
