How far is Mauldin, SC from Ladson, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Ladson, SC is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and Ladson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Ladson.
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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
95 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Park Road, Ladson
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto College Park Road
1.3 km · 2 min · College Park Road
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Turn right onto Ladson Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Road
11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Ladson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
95 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mauldin and Sunny near Ladson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Ladson?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Mauldin and 92.5 miles from Ladson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mauldin and Sunny near Ladson.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
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 Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 176.84 mi (284.6 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 Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
| Population | 13,790 |
| Coordinates | 32.9857300, -80.1098100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.70 | $51.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $31.36 | $62.73 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
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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