Origin
Greer, SC
Morning in Greer on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greer, 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
26m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greer, SC
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City of Mauldin, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Greer and Mauldin, this 14.8-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast region. You can easily complete the entire drive in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs, keeping this trip highly economical. Because the route is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that serves as a direct link between these two South Carolina communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highway 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 85 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Butler Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bridges Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| McSwain Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Highway 14
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer, SC and City of Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on SC 101; SC 290
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Poinsett Street
2
Turn left onto SC 14
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SC 14
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Highway 14
4
Take the ramp
367 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 85 South: Greenville
5
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
this road
Toward I 85 South: Greenville
6
Merge onto I 85
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 51B
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 385
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 33
Toward Bridges Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Bridges Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridges Road
13
Turn left onto East Butler Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Mill Road
15
Turn left onto McSwain Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
McSwain Drive
16
Arrive at destination
McSwain Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
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 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woo...
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 385 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 385 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
7
13 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Butler Road
Turn left onto East Butler Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Destination
City of Mauldin, SC
Morning in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 14 mph
0% chance
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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive that relies heavily on a mix of thoroughfares, including South Highway 14, I-85, and the Golden Strip Freeway. Roughly 61% of your journey will be spent on these higher-speed roads, allowing for a consistent pace throughout the 14.8-mile stretch. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted segment of 3.6 miles while navigating South Highway 14 before transitioning into the interstate portions. The character of the road shifts from local pavement to the broader lanes of the interstate system, providing a functional rather than scenic experience. Keep your focus sharp as you transition between these different roadway types to ensure a smooth transition into Mauldin.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on South Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Highway 14 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,015 ft
846 ft
Total Climb
249 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
1,015 ft
Elevation Range
168 ft
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.
On the drive from Greer, SC to City of Mauldin, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 3.6 miles on South Highway 14. 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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