Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City View, SC
Junior Bastos
City of Mauldin, SC
Connor Scott McManus
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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between City View, SC and City of Mauldin, SC.
Start on Henderson Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Parker Road
Turn right onto SC 253
Turn slight right onto SC 183
Continue on SC 183
Continue on SC 183
Continue on West North Street
Continue on I 385
Take the exit
Turn right onto Bridges Road
Turn left onto East Butler Road
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Turn left onto McSwain Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
At end of road, turn left onto West Parker Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Bridges Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Butler Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in City View on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in City of Mauldin on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
313 ft
Highest Point
1,055 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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