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Trip from Woodside, SC to 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

22m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

Downtown Woodside, SC, SC

Woodside, SC

Tim Dusenberry

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mauldin, SC

Daniel Sell

Trip Overview

This short 10.7-mile drive from Woodside, SC to Mauldin, SC takes about 22 minutes and is perfect for a quick local trip. With no highway driving, expect a turn-heavy local experience for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a very low $2, making this an economical option. Since it's such a brief trip, it’s ideal as a single-day adventure and doesn't require an overnight stay. Both Woodside and Mauldin are located in the Southeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory for this short hop.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Laurens Road 5.5 mi 11m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
South Academy Street 1.4 mi 3m
West North Street 0.8 mi 1m
Pendleton Street 0.6 mi 1m
Woodside Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lois Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Laurens Road — 5.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto Woodside Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Woodside Avenue
3

Continue on Lois Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Lois Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto SC 124

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pendleton Street
5

Turn left onto US 123; US 29 Alternate

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Academy Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street

456 ft · 9 sec · Buncombe Street
7

Continue on West North Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West North Street
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 42 Toward US 276: Laurens Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto US 276

5.5 mi · 11 min · Laurens Road
Use the straight / right 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Woodside Avenue

Turn right onto Woodside Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Buncombe Street

Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 276: Laurens Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward US 276: Laurens Road
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 276 / Laurens Road

Turn right onto US 276 / Laurens Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.67 one way

$3.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.83 $3.66
premium $4.70 $1.98 $3.96
diesel $5.61 $2.36 $4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Woodside, SC

Late night in Woodside on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mauldin, SC

Late night in Mauldin on Sunday

Local time

12:35 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

22m 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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through familiar town roads for the entirety of the trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles along Laurens Road. Expect frequent turns and changes in road name, as you'll be using Laurens Road, North Main Street, and South Academy Street to reach your destination. This is not a route for extended cruising but rather a series of connected local segments.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Woodside Avenue.

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 10.7 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 0.2 miles (Woodside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Buncombe Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 22m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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: at 0.2 miles (Woodside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Buncombe Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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