How far is Mauldin, SC from Fountain Inn, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Fountain Inn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Fountain Inn.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fork Shoals, Fountain Inn
1594 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto McCarter Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
16 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Fountain Inn.
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.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
6.31 mi · 00h 07m
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 Fountain Inn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Fountain Inn?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 5.1 miles from Mauldin and 5.1 miles from Fountain Inn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mauldin and Sunny near Fountain Inn.
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.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 8.98 mi (14.45 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 Fountain Inn
City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,905 |
| Coordinates | 34.6890100, -82.1956700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.94 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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