How far is Columbia, SC from Mauldin, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.47 mi
01h 28m
Flight
90.43 mi
145.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.47 mi
Kilometers
150.43 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauldin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Mauldin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smyrna
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Columbia
46.7 mi
00h 44m
To Mauldin
46.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Mauldin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Mauldin.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    554 ft · 25 sec · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Assembly Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Assembly Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Butler Road

    74 m · 7 sec · West Butler Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Mauldin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60 mi · 64%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 32%
I 185
2.69 mi · 3%
Assembly Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Gervais Street
0.19 mi
West Butler Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 44m from Columbia
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Clear near Mauldin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Mauldin?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Columbia and 46.8 miles from Mauldin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Clear near Mauldin.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.

RAIL

Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

78 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

92 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Camden

99 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 90.43 mi (145.53 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Mauldin

#2 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Mauldin. The current time is 03:53:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.