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
Traffic on I-385
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,143 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~136 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 20 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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-AToward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 51BToward I 385 South: ColumbiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 385 South: ColumbiaUse 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 33Toward Bridges RoadUse 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 12
5 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
$2.19 one way
$4.37 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$2.40
$4.80
premium
$4.49
$2.62
$5.23
diesel
$4.80
$2.79
$5.59
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026
Origin
Greer, SC
Late night
in Greer on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny
SSW 2 to 6 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:42PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:24PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
City of Mauldin, SC
Late night
in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
S 2 to 6 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:42PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:24PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
More Details
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 Effort9/10
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 ft846 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.
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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Greer is a city in South Carolina. It is known for its manufacturing business as it is home to BMW's only manufacturing plant as well as the North American headquarters of Michelin and Mitsubishi Polyester Inc. Greer boasts a downtown area with historic buildings and local charm.
Top landmarks
•Greer Depot — railroad depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in...
•Louie James House — Greer, South Carolina, NRHP-listed
•R. Perry Turner House — historic house in Greer, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
