How far is Mauldin, SC from Sunset Forest, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Sunset Forest, SC is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and Sunset Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Sunset Forest.
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Start on the route
40 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Butler Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Butler Road
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Turn left onto Plant Street
81 m · 17 sec · Plant Street
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Turn left
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Sunset Forest.
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.
West Butler Road
Turn right onto West Butler Road
1.18 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Cloudy leaving Mauldin and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Sunset Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Sunset Forest?
The road trip is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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 0.6 miles from Mauldin and 0.6 miles from Sunset Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.14 one way or $0.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Mauldin and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Sunset Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
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 Sunset Forest. Straight-line distance: 1.18 mi (1.9 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 Sunset Forest
Sunset Forest is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7751200, -82.3304000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset Forest (-82.3304, 34.77512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $0.14 | $0.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $0.16 | $0.32 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $0.18 | $0.36 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $0.23 | $0.46 |
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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