Origin
Berea, SC
Morning in Berea on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berea, SC to Mauldin, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, SC
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Mauldin, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berea, SC to Mauldin, SC covers 12.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Laurens Road, Cedar Lane Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Laurens Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 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
6.1 miles from Berea, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Laurens Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SC 183 / Cedar Lane Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 183 / Cedar Lane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 276 / Laurens Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 183 / Cedar Lane Road
Turn left onto SC 183 / Cedar Lane Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward US 276: Laurens Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward US 276: Laurens Road
5
5.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 276 / Laurens Road
Turn right onto US 276 / Laurens Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
12.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens Road | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Lane Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pete Hollis Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| West North Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Buncombe Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hunts Bridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Laurens Road
— 5.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea, SC and Mauldin, SC.
1
Start on Hunts Bridge Road
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Hunts Bridge Road
2
Turn left onto SC 183
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Lane Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SC 183
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Pete Hollis Boulevard
4
Continue on SC 183
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Buncombe Street
5
Continue on West North Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West North Street
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 42
Toward US 276: Laurens Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 276
5.5 mi
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11 min
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Laurens Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 276
1.5 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
9
Turn right
117 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn left
215 ft
·
15 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.1 miles from Berea, SC, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 miles.
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 12.2 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mauldin, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berea, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Berea, SC
This is one driving day of about 12.2 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berea, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Laurens Road for about 5.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Berea, SC · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Berea, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mauldin, SC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Mauldin, SC
Morning in Mauldin on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Greenville, SC
6 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berea, SC to Mauldin, SC covers 12.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Laurens Road, Cedar Lane Road, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Berea, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 183 / Cedar Lane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 276 / Laurens Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Berea, SC to Mauldin, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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