Origin
Dunean, SC
Late night in Dunean on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunean, SC to City of Mauldin, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunean, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
City of Mauldin, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection within the Southeast, the 11.2-mile trek from Dunean to the City of Mauldin is a straightforward local transit. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which is easily managed as a single-day trip. You won’t need to worry about complex logistics or overnight planning given the short distance. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives you can take in South Carolina. It serves as a practical link between two points in the state, offering a simple alternative to longer highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Mill Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Laurens Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 185 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grove Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stevens Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forrester Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunean, SC and City of Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on Duke & Blake Street Alley
166 ft
·
16 sec
·
Duke & Blake Street Alley
2
Turn left onto Stevens Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stevens Street
3
Continue on Henrydale Avenue
346 ft
·
13 sec
·
Henrydale Avenue
4
Turn right onto I 185; US 29
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 185; US 29
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 25, SC 20: Piedmont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto SC 20
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Grove Road
7
Turn left onto US 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 85
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 48A
Toward US 276 East: Mauldin
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 276
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurens Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn sharp left onto Forrester Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Forrester Drive
13
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Mill Road
14
Turn right onto McSwain Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
McSwain Drive
15
Arrive at destination
McSwain Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 25, SC 20: Piedmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 25, SC 20: Piedmont
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 276 East: Mauldin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48A
Toward US 276 East: Mauldin
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Forrester Drive
Turn sharp left onto Forrester Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
City of Mauldin, SC
Late night in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy, local-road profile rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate via Stevens Street, Henrydale Avenue, and US 25, keeping your highway share at a total of 0%. Because the entire route consists of surface streets, you should prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience without any long, uninterrupted stretches. The road's personality is strictly urban and local, demanding your full attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares. It is a functional drive that stays grounded in the local landscape from start to finish.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Mauldin, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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