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
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
If you are looking for a quick commute between Greer and Mauldin, this 16-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $3, this drive is as economical as it is brief. You will not need an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to handle in one go. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, the route remains straightforward and predictable. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that links two key South Carolina communities without any unnecessary complexity.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| South Highway 14 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Laurens Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Poinsett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greer, SC and Mauldin, SC.
Start on SC 101; SC 290
Turn left onto SC 14
Continue on SC 14
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 276
Continue on US 276
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SC 14 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 85 South: Greenville
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 276 East: Mauldin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Greer on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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.
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of I-85, South Highway 14, and Laurens Road to reach your destination. While the experience is primarily defined by high-speed transit, the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts 7.3 miles on I-85, giving you a steady rhythm before transitioning to local roads. The road's personality shifts from the fast-paced flow of the interstate to the more controlled environment of state and local highways. It is a functional drive designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely sightseeing.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and South Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 14 / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m 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 (SC 14 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
352 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
1,015 ft
Elevation Range
181 ft
Mauldin is a suburb of Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16 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 (69%). Straightforward navigation.
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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