How far is Tega Cay, SC from Mauldin, SC?
The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tega Cay and Mauldin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay and Mauldin.
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Start on Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive
1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Continue on Gold Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
2262 ft · 1 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road
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Turn left onto York Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on State Highway 557
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557
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Turn right onto Highway 55 East
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East
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Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street
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Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street
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Continue on Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West
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Continue on Clover Highway
1908 ft · 34 sec · Clover Highway
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Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 276 East: Mauldin
739 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurens Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Laurens Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 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 Tega Cay and Mauldin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tega Cay and Sunny near Mauldin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tega Cay to Mauldin?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Tega Cay and 52.5 miles from Mauldin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.21 one way or $28.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tega Cay and Sunny near Mauldin.
Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Shelby City Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tega Cay and Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 74.61 mi (120.08 km).
#1 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mauldin
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 25,562 |
| Coordinates | 34.7787300, -82.3101200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.94 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $21.08 | $42.15 |
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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