Origin
Mauldin, SC
Late night in Mauldin on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mauldin, SC to Greenville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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.
Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute within the Southeast, the 12.2-mile trek from Mauldin to Greenville is as straightforward as it gets. You can expect to reach your destination in about 16 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical for those navigating between these two South Carolina locations. Since the route involves zero stops, you can plan on a continuous flow from start to finish. It is a practical, no-fuss journey that serves as a reliable connection between the suburbs and the downtown area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens Road | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beattie Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Laurens Road
— 5.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
117 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto US 276
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on US 276
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Laurens Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Downtown
6
Continue on East North Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Street
7
Continue on SC 183
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beattie Place
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 29
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Church Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 276 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 276 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Downtown
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SC 183 / Beattie Place
Continue onto SC 183 / Beattie Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 29 / North Church Street
Turn right onto US 29 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenville, SC
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
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
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 experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Laurens Road and North Main Street to reach the heart of the city. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on North Main Street, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic conditions. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition from the outskirts into the downtown grid. It is a strictly urban navigation experience that prioritizes accessibility over long-distance cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Laurens Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 276 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,016 ft
890 ft
Total Climb
280 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
1,016 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
126 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 Mauldin, SC to Greenville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
7.1 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Mauldin, SC
Full guide →Founded 1820
Mauldin is a suburb of Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina.
Arriving in Greenville, SC
Full guide →Founded 1831
Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
Top landmarks
- • Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway — Park in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
- • Poinsett Hotel — Historic hotel in Greenville, South Carolina
- • Greenville County Museum of Art — art museum in Greenville, 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 16m. Total distance: 7.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Laurens Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 276 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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