Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Mauldin, 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
44m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
Trip Overview
Spartanburg to Mauldin is 29.8 miles and takes about 44m via I 85 and Warren H Abernathy Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given the brief travel time, it's ideal for a quick hop between cities or as part of a larger exploration of the Upstate area without requiring an overnight stay. You'll find it an easy drive with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Laurens Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 17.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
3
Turn right onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 29
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 29
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
7
Merge onto I 85
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 48A
Toward US 276 East: Mauldin
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 276
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurens Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 276
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right
117 ft
·
14 sec
12
Turn left
215 ft
·
15 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29 / West Saint John Street
Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 29 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 29 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 276 East: Mauldin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 48A
Toward US 276 East: Mauldin
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Mauldin, SC
Morning in Mauldin on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
44m 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?
This route spends 59% of its mileage on highways, including a longest stretch of 17.7 miles on I 85. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on high-speed roads before transitioning to surface streets like Warren H Abernathy Highway and W O Ezell Boulevard. You'll notice frequent exits and merges as you navigate the highway sections, typical for this type of interstate travel within a developed region.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 85.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 29 / West Saint John Street.
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 29.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Spartanburg, SC to Mauldin, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp International Airport along the way.
Gsp International Airport
8.7 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
Arriving 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 44m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 85. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mauldin, 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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