How far is Mauldin, SC from Port Royal, SC?

The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Port Royal, SC is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.99 mi
04h 20m
Flight
190.15 mi
306.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.15 mi
Kilometers
306.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.99 mi
Kilometers
366.91 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Royal
Sun, Jul 26, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Mauldin
Sun, Jul 26, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mauldin
2026-07-26T07:07
Arrive Port Royal
Sun, Jul 26, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Mauldin
114.1 mi
02h 10m
To Port Royal
114 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and Port Royal.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Port Royal.

  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

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Connelly Street

    1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1618 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  19. 19

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 41 sec · Paris Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paris Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Port Royal.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 38%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 26%
I 95 South
47.8 mi · 21%
Trask Parkway
18.4 mi · 8%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

60.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
02h 10m from Mauldin
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mauldin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Royal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Port Royal?

The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Mauldin and 114 miles from Port Royal.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mauldin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Royal.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Matthews, 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 Saint Matthews.

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Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Port Royal. Straight-line distance: 190.15 mi (306.01 km).

Mauldin

#1 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Port Royal

#2 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Mauldin (-82.31012, 34.77873)
End: Port Royal (-80.69261, 32.37908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.45 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.69
16.08 gal · 60.9 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.85 $63.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.61 $71.22
Premium $4.78 $38.42 $76.83
Diesel $5.62 $45.22 $90.43

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mauldin and Port Royal. The current time is 07:07:54.

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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.