Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Aiken, SC to Mauldin, SC covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chesterfield Street South, Richland Avenue West, Laurens Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 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
52.3 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 104.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
796 ft
Total Descent
370 ft
Highest Point
942 ft
~104.6 mi in
Elevation Range
559 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Aiken, SC to Mauldin, SC is easy. At 2h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aiken, SC to Mauldin, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurens Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgefield Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bauskett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Emerald Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Mauldin, SC.
Start on Chesterfield Street South
Continue on Chesterfield Street South
Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
Continue on Edgefield Highway
Continue on Highway 19
Continue on Augusta Road
Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right
Continue on North Emerald Road
Turn left onto Kateway
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn left onto Greenwood Highway
Continue on Greenwood Road
Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
Continue on Whelon Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road
Turn left
Take the ramp slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
Turn left onto West Butler Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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 104.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Aiken, SC · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.3 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
$16.31 one way
$32.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Aiken on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Mauldin on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Rock Hill, SC
52 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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