Origin
Travelers Rest, SC
Morning in Travelers Rest on Sunday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Travelers Rest, SC to City of Mauldin, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Travelers Rest, SC
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City of Mauldin, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through the Southeast, the 19.2-mile journey from Travelers Rest to Mauldin is a straightforward local connection. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel for this trek, which serves as an ideal half-day or afternoon excursion. Since the route requires no overnight stops, you can easily complete it in a single day. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire trip. This drive is best viewed as a functional link between these two South Carolina communities rather than a destination-heavy scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 385 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Poinsett Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North Pleasantburg Drive | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Butler Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bridges Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Park Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 385
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Travelers Rest, SC and City of Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on Center Street
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 276
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 276
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Poinsett Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto SC 253
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Park Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SC 291
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pleasantburg Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on SC 291
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pleasantburg Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 385
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 33
Toward Bridges Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Bridges Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridges Road
11
Turn left onto East Butler Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Mill Road
13
Turn left onto McSwain Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
McSwain Drive
14
Arrive at destination
McSwain Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 276 / Poinsett Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 276 / Poinsett Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SC 253 / State Park Road
Turn left onto SC 253 / State Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left toward I 385 South: Columbia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Bridges Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward Bridges Road
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Butler Road
Turn left onto East Butler Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
City of Mauldin, SC
Morning in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
6:41 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
1 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
31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, Poinsett Highway, and State Park Road as you transition through the area. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you should anticipate constant speed changes and frequent intersections rather than the monotony of an interstate. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you wind your way toward your destination.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on I 385.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 276 / Poinsett Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 276 / Poinsett Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (SC 253 / State Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on I 385. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Mauldin, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.3 miles (US 276 / Poinsett Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (SC 253 / State Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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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