How far is Sunset Forest, SC from Mauldin, SC?

The driving distance from Sunset Forest, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.39 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.18 mi
1.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.18 mi
Kilometers
1.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.39 mi
Kilometers
2.24 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauldin
Fri, Nov 6, 6:03 PM EST
Return by in Sunset Forest
Fri, Nov 6, 6:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunset Forest
2026-11-06T17:58
Arrive Mauldin
Fri, Nov 6, 6:03 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunset Forest
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Simpsonville
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Sunset Forest
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To Mauldin
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Forest and Mauldin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Forest and Mauldin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plant Street

    81 m · 15 sec · Plant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Butler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Butler Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    95 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset Forest and Mauldin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
500 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Butler Road
1.22 mi · 88%
North Main Street
0.06 mi · 4%
Plant Street
0.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Butler Road

Turn right onto West Butler Road

1.22 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 02m from Sunset Forest
Leave By
8:22 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Sunset Forest and Cloudy near Mauldin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunset Forest to Mauldin?

The road trip is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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 0.7 miles from Sunset Forest and 0.7 miles from Mauldin.

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 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.18 one way or $0.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Sunset Forest and Cloudy near Mauldin.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Simpsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Greenville

20 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

53 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Forest and Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 1.18 mi (1.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sunset Forest

Sunset Forest is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7751200, -82.3304000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Mauldin

#2 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Plant Street (-82.330423, 34.775121)
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
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)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.19 L · about $0.18
Round trip
$0.36
0.1 gal · 0.38 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $0.18 $0.36
Mid-grade $4.06 $0.20 $0.41
Premium $4.46 $0.22 $0.45
Diesel $5.72 $0.29 $0.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunset Forest and Mauldin. The current time is 17:58:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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