How far is Mauldin, SC from Cayce, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Cayce, SC is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and Cayce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Cayce.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2135 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Columbia Airport, Cayce
924 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Tarrytown Lane
106 m · 16 sec · Tarrytown Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Glenn Street
2479 ft · 2 min · Glenn Street
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Turn left onto Middleton Street
50 m · 6 sec · Middleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Cayce.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mauldin and Mostly Clear near Cayce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Cayce?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 47.6 miles from Mauldin and 47.7 miles from Cayce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mauldin and Mostly Clear near Cayce.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Cayce. Straight-line distance: 90.14 mi (145.06 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 Cayce
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 33.9657100, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cayce (-81.07398, 33.96571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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