How far is Mauldin, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Summerville, SC is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Summerville.
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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
90.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
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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
90.9 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Mauldin and Clear near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Summerville?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Mauldin and 90.9 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Mauldin and Clear near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
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 West Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 172.55 mi (277.69 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 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.63 | $61.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
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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