Origin
Mauldin, SC
Afternoon in Mauldin on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mauldin, SC to Fork Shoals, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 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 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
Fork Shoals, SC
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Mauldin, SC to Fork Shoals, SC covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fork Shoals Road, Southern Connector, US 276 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Fork Shoals Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 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
6.9 miles from Mauldin, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 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.
Fork Shoals Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 276 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 276 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 276 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 276
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 185 Toll: Atlanta, Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 185 Toll: Atlanta, Anderson
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mauldin, SC to Fork Shoals, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
Anderson
2 mi in
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~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fork Shoals Road | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Southern Connector | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 276 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McKelvey Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fork Shoals Road
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin, SC and Fork Shoals, SC.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
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18 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
117 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto US 276
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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North Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
1.5 mi
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2 min
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US 276
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Toward I 185 Toll: Atlanta, Anderson
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
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1 min
7
Merge onto I 185
2.6 mi
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2 min
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Southern Connector
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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1 min
Toward Fork Shoals Road
9
Turn left onto Fork Shoals Road
7.6 mi
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12 min
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Fork Shoals Road
10
Turn straight onto McKelvey Road
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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McKelvey Road
11
Arrive at destination
McKelvey Road
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 6.9 miles from Mauldin, SC, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 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 13.7 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fork Shoals, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mauldin, 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 Mauldin, SC
This is one driving day of about 13.7 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mauldin, 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 Fork Shoals Road for about 7.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Mauldin, SC · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Mauldin, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fork Shoals, SC
The final approach into Fork Shoals, 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 Fork Shoals, 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
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Fork Shoals, SC
Afternoon in Fork Shoals on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Mauldin, SC to Fork Shoals, SC covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fork Shoals Road, Southern Connector, US 276. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Mauldin, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 276 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 276): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Mauldin, SC to Fork Shoals, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
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