Origin
Fountain Inn, SC
Morning in Fountain Inn on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Inn, 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
16m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Inn, SC
Mugurel Moscaliuc
City of Mauldin, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Fountain Inn and Mauldin, you will find this 10.9-mile trip to be a straightforward connection within the Southeast region. The drive typically takes about 16 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel, keeping this an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Navigating the area involves utilizing McCarter Road, the Golden Strip Freeway, and I-185. Because both cities are located within South Carolina, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that is perfect for those who prioritize efficiency over a long-distance road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Strip Freeway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| US 276 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Butler Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McCarter Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Owens Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| McSwain Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden Strip Freeway
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn, SC and City of Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on SC 14
51 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SC 418
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McCarter Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto I 385
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 276
Toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
6
Turn right onto Owens Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Owens Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn right onto East Butler Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Old Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Mill Road
9
Turn left onto McSwain Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
McSwain Drive
10
Arrive at destination
McSwain Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 276
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276 toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderso...
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Owens Lane
Turn right onto Owens Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Butler Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Butler Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
McSwain Drive
Turn left onto McSwain Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Morning in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
6:36 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
37 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand more active steering and attention than a straight highway shot. Because the trip is so short at just 10.9 miles, you will not encounter any significant stretches of open, uninterrupted road. The character of the drive is defined by its local, suburban pace, which changes as you transition from the Fountain Inn area toward Mauldin. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where you will be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long cruise.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Golden Strip Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Golden Strip Freeway and US 276. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway.
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 10.9 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 1 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (Owens Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fountain Inn, SC and City of Mauldin, SC, road signs point toward Mauldin and Anderson.
Mauldin
7.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 276
Anderson
7.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 276
About the Cities
Starting in Fountain Inn, SC
Full guide →Fountain Inn is a suburban city southeast of the city of Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina. Fountain Inn is primarily a commuter town of Greenville, but does have a decent collection of restaurants and boutique shops. The population was estimated at 7,800 in 2010.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.9 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Golden Strip Freeway. 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 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (Owens Lane): 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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