Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunean, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Sunset Forest, SC
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This short, 7.8-mile drive from Dunean to Sunset Forest in South Carolina should take you about 16 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a relaxed journey. The estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $1, reflecting the short distance. Given its brief length and local road profile, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Southeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mauldin Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Augusta Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Faris Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Butler Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stevens Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grove Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henrydale Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dunean, SC and Sunset Forest, SC.
Start on Duke & Blake Street Alley
Turn left onto Stevens Street
Continue on Henrydale Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto SC 20
Turn left onto West Faris Road
Turn right onto Augusta Street
Turn left onto Mauldin Road
Continue on West Butler Road
Turn right onto Plant Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Stevens Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto SC 20 / Grove Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Faris Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Augusta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.49 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dunean on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Sunset Forest on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for the entire 7.8 miles. Since this route has a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3.6 miles along Mauldin Road. You'll be navigating a series of local streets, including Mauldin Road, Augusta Street, and West Faris Road, which means you'll be making frequent turns and adjusting your speed more often than on a highway.
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 early in the drive near Stevens Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stevens Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 20 / Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Faris Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
1,004 ft
~2.2 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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