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2h 28m
Distance
105.8 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aiken, SC
Diego Santacruz
Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
The drive from Aiken, SC to Mauldin, SC covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25, SC 14, Edgefield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on US 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 105.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 25 and SC 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.2 miles on US 25.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
796 ft
Total Descent
370 ft
Highest Point
942 ft
~104.6 mi in
Elevation Range
559 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and SC 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 103 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276 toward I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 32.2 mi | 44m |
| SC 14 | 20 mi | 25m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Greenwood Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| US 221 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Augusta Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Highway 19 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Mauldin, SC.
Start on SC 19
Continue on SC 19
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
Turn right onto SC 19
Continue on SC 19
Continue on SC 19
Continue on SC 19
Continue on SC 19
Turn straight onto US 25 Truck
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
Turn right onto US 25; US 178; US 221
Continue on S-24-236
Turn left onto S-24-99
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Turn left onto US 221
Continue on US 221
Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
Continue on Whelon Road
At end of road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road
Turn left onto SC 14
Take the ramp onto SC 14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
Turn left onto West Butler Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mauldin, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aiken, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 105.8 miles and 2h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Aiken, SC · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mauldin, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mauldin, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.93 one way
$33.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.51 | $47.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Aiken on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Along the Route
63°F
Rock Hill, SC
53 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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