How far is Fork Shoals, SC from Mauldin, SC?

The driving distance from Fork Shoals, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.04 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.79 mi
17.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.79 mi
Kilometers
17.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.04 mi
Kilometers
22.59 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauldin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Fork Shoals
Wed, Apr 15, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fork Shoals
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Mauldin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fork Shoals
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 Fork Shoals
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Mauldin
7.5 mi
00h 10m

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 Fork Shoals and Mauldin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fork Shoals and Mauldin.

  1. 1

    Start on McKelvey Road

    1659 ft · 36 sec · McKelvey Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Fork Shoals Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Fork Shoals Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Georgia Road

    3 mi · 5 min · West Georgia Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Standing Springs Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Standing Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 276 West: Mauldin

    981 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Butler Road

    74 m · 7 sec · West 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 Fork Shoals 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fork Shoals Road
5.34 mi · 38%
West Georgia Road
2.98 mi · 21%
East Standing Springs Road
2.32 mi · 17%
US 276 West
2.11 mi · 15%
McKelvey Road
0.31 mi · 2%
West Butler Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Fork Shoals Road

Keep slight left to continue on Fork Shoals Road

5.34 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 10m from Fork Shoals
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fork Shoals and Sunny near Mauldin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fork Shoals to Mauldin?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 6.6 miles from Fork Shoals and 7.5 miles from Mauldin.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fork Shoals 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
Local place coverage is thin around Simpsonville, 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 Simpsonville.

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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 Fork Shoals and Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.36 km).

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#1 Fork Shoals

Fork Shoals is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6226200, -82.3067900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Mauldin

#2 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: McKelvey Road (-82.306942, 34.622892)
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.78 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $5.62 $2.76 $5.51

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 Fork Shoals and Mauldin. The current time is 08:36:41.

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.