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Trip from Mauldin, SC to Aiken, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

105.6 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mauldin, SC

Daniel Sell

city in South Carolina, United States

Aiken, SC

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Mauldin to Aiken covers 104.1 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $17 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating through local roads like North Main Street, the Golden Strip Freeway, and SC 14 East keeps the experience focused on South Carolina’s interior landscape. Since there are no designated stops planned, the trip offers a straightforward, efficient transit between the two cities. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route provides a clear, manageable itinerary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Mauldin, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sleepy Creek Road 18.1 mi 25m
Greenwood Highway 10.5 mi 15m
Golden Strip Freeway 10.4 mi 11m
Edgefield Highway 10.1 mi 15m
SC 14 9.7 mi 14m
US 221 7.4 mi 8m
Augusta Road 5.2 mi 6m
Bauskett Street 3.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Sleepy Creek Road — 18.1 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin, SC and Aiken, SC.

1

Start on this road

215 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right

117 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn right onto US 276

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 276

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 276
5

Merge onto I 385

10 mi · 11 min · Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto SC 14

9.7 mi · 14 min · SC 14
Toward SC 14 East: Owings
7

Turn right onto Welcome Church Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Welcome Church Road
8

Turn right onto Whelon Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Whelon Road
9

Continue on Stagecoach Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · Stagecoach Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 221

2.6 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road
11

Continue on US 221

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Greenwood Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 221

9.6 mi · 14 min · Greenwood Highway
13

Turn right onto US 221; SC 72

7.4 mi · 8 min · US 221; SC 72
14

Turn left onto S-24-99

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kateway
15

Turn right onto S-24-236

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Emerald Road
16

Turn left onto US 25; US 178; US 221

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 25; US 178; US 221
17

Turn left onto US 25; US 178

2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 25 South
18

Continue on US 25; US 178

2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
19

Continue on US 25

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
20

Continue on US 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
21

Continue on US 25

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Greenwood Highway
22

Continue on US 25

18 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
23

Turn right onto US 25 Truck

3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
24

Continue on US 25

5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
25

Continue on SC 19

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 19
26

Continue on SC 19

10 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
27

Continue on SC 19

1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest
28

Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue West
29

Turn right onto SC 19

50 ft · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
30

Arrive at destination

SC 19

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is straightforward thanks to the sub-two-hour duration of this trip. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up this 104.1-mile route. Since there are no scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart to account for the $17 estimated cost, as you will be sticking to local thoroughfares rather than major interstate service plazas. Having the flexibility of a shorter drive means you can easily adjust your arrival time to suit your schedule. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps updated, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent adjustments that might be easy to miss on unfamiliar local streets.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Mauldin, SC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mauldin, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mauldin, SC

This is one driving day of about 105.6 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mauldin, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sleepy Creek Road for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Ninety Six, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ninety Six, SC

53 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Woodruff, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Mauldin, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Parlour Coffee & Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aiken, South Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 2min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19164302868

The Parlour Coffee & Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–5 pm

+19164302868

Inspire Coffee House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Greenville, South Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–3:30 pm

+18643265147

Visit website

Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18032937846

Visit website

Aiken County Historical Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18036422015

Visit website

Savannah River Site Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18036481437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Greenville, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18644123434

Visit website

PlayLand of Aiken

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Aiken, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18032260096

Visit website

Richardson's Lake Water Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Warrenville, South Carolina

+18036633600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 276 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 276 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 276

Keep slight right at fork onto US 276

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m 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.
5
105.6 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South

Turn right onto SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.51 one way

$33.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.06 $36.11
premium $4.70 $19.54 $39.09
diesel $5.61 $23.32 $46.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.09 $5.07
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22
EV Truck/SUV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Mauldin, SC

Morning in Mauldin on Tuesday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aiken, SC

Morning in Aiken on Tuesday

Local time

7:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

2h 28m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route consists of 0% highway driving, meaning you will navigate surface streets and regional connectors for the entire 104.1-mile trek. You will transition through various local corridors, including segments of North Main Street and SC 14 East, which provide a more varied, hands-on driving experience. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, the pace is dictated by traffic lights and turns rather than high-speed cruising. Stay alert as the road shifts through these different local sections, ensuring you remain focused on the frequent maneuvers required to stay on course.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Sleepy Creek Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 105.6 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 276 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Mauldin, SC

Full guide →

Founded 1820

Mauldin is a suburb of Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina.

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 2h 28m. Total distance: 105.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Sleepy Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 276 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aiken, 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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