How far is Mauldin, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Anderson, SC is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Anderson.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Laurens Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Laurens Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Atlanta
965 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 81: Anderson
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 81 North
1496 ft · 32 sec · Highway 81 North
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Highway 81 North
4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North
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Continue on East Greenville Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street
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Turn left onto North Fant Street
3239 ft · 1 min · North Fant Street
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Turn right onto East Whitner Street
1365 ft · 47 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Anderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Mauldin and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Anderson?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
West Pelzer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Mauldin and 18.2 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mauldin and Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pelzer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.64 km).
#1 Mauldin
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 25,562 |
| Coordinates | 34.7787300, -82.3101200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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