Origin
Mauldin, SC
Late night in Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mauldin, SC to Walden Pond, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
Walden Pond, SC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This 10-mile, 20-minute drive from Mauldin to Walden Pond, SC, is a perfect local excursion, easily manageable as a single-day trip. Expect to spend around $2 on fuel for this short journey. The route primarily utilizes Haywood Road, Laurens Road, and North Main Street, offering a straightforward drive within the Southeast region. Given its brief distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a relaxed outing where you can set your own pace and enjoy the local scenery without the need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, convenient option for a quick change of scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Laurens Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East North Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cunningham Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Lynn Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Spartanburg Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Haywood Road
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin, SC and Walden Pond, 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
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Laurens Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Haywood Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Haywood Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto East North Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Old Spartanburg Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Spartanburg Road
8
Turn left onto Cunningham Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cunningham Road
9
Turn right onto Lynn Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lynn Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Lynn Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — 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
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Haywood Road
Turn right onto Haywood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East North Street
Turn right onto East North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Lynn Drive
Turn right onto Lynn Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
Walden Pond, SC
Late night in Walden Pond on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Haywood Road. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the majority of your trip. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and transitions, requiring your attention as you move through different local areas. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Haywood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 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 4.6 miles (Haywood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mauldin, SC
Full guide →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 20m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 3.2 miles on Haywood 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 4.6 miles (Haywood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walden Pond, 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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