How far is Mauldin, SC from Fork Shoals, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Fork Shoals, SC is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and Fork Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Fork Shoals.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 Toll: Atlanta, Anderson
834 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Fork Shoals Road
2342 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Fork Shoals Road
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Turn straight onto McKelvey Road
1659 ft · 36 sec · McKelvey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKelvey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Fork Shoals.
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.
Fork Shoals Road
Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
7.62 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Fork Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Fork Shoals?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.9 miles from Mauldin and 6.8 miles from Fork Shoals.
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 2.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mauldin and Sunny near Fork Shoals.
Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville
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 Simpsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Fork Shoals. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.36 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 Fork Shoals
Fork Shoals is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6226200, -82.3067900 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fork Shoals (-82.30679, 34.62262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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