How far is Mauldin, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.23 mi
03h 01m
Flight
188.78 mi
303.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.78 mi
Kilometers
303.82 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.23 mi
Kilometers
319.02 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Mauldin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mauldin
2026-04-23T06:29
Arrive North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mauldin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Mauldin
98.4 mi
01h 30m
To North Charleston
99.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
107 mi · 54%
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 43%
North Main Street
2.64 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
SC 642
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

107 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
188.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 30m from Mauldin
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Mauldin and Clear near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Mauldin and 99.8 miles from North Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Mauldin and Clear near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pineridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 188.78 mi (303.82 km).

Mauldin

#1 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.310303, 34.778767)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $27.73
Round trip
$55.45
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.73 $55.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.78 $33.45 $66.89
Diesel $5.62 $39.37 $78.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mauldin and North Charleston. The current time is 06:29:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.