How far is Five Forks, SC from Mauldin, SC?

The driving distance from Five Forks, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.03 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.92 mi
7.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.92 mi
Kilometers
7.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.03 mi
Kilometers
9.7 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauldin
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Five Forks
2026-04-15T07:11
Arrive Mauldin
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Five Forks
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Simpsonville
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Five Forks
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Mauldin
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks and Mauldin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    105 m · 31 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Forks Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Five Forks Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Highway 14

    1034 ft · 23 sec · South Highway 14

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2524 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bridges Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bridges Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Butler Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Butler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Butler Road
1.74 mi · 29%
Five Forks Road
1.67 mi · 28%
Bridges Road
1.46 mi · 24%
Bethel Road
0.48 mi · 8%
South Highway 14
0.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Butler Road

Turn left onto East Butler Road

1.74 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 06m from Five Forks
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Five Forks and Sunny near Mauldin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Five Forks to Mauldin?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Five Forks and 3.2 miles from Mauldin.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Five Forks and Sunny near Mauldin.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Simpsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Greenville

20 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

53 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Five Forks and Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 4.92 mi (7.91 km).

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#1 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Mauldin

#2 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.229525, 34.804777)
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.93 $1.86
Premium $4.78 $1.00 $2.01
Diesel $5.62 $1.18 $2.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Five Forks and Mauldin. The current time is 07:11:59.

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.