How far is Aiken, SC from Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Gaffney.
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Start on Chesterfield Street South
118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
532 ft · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
2414 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Pelion, Batesburg-Leesville
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 178: Pelion, Batesburg-Leesville
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Fairview Road
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Turn straight onto South Lee Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Lee Street
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Turn right onto Summerland Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Summerland Avenue
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Continue on Summerland Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Summerland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prosperity Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Prosperity Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prosperity Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Prosperity Highway
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Continue on South Carolina Highway 391
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Carolina Highway 391
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Continue on McNeary Street
1.2 km · 2 min · McNeary Street
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
88 m · 17 sec · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Wheeler Avenue
1373 ft · 23 sec · North Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on C R Koon Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · C R Koon Highway
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Continue on Wilson Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Wilson Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 121
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
589 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitmire Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Whitmire Highway
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Continue on South Pinckney Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pinckney Street
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Turn slight left onto Thompson Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway
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Merge slight right onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2315 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pacolet Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street
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Continue on Gaffney Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway
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Continue on Union Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway
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Continue on East Frederick Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Frederick Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1276 ft · 28 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto College Drive
750 ft · 15 sec · College Drive
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Turn slight left onto East Rutledge Avenue
2271 ft · 49 sec · East Rutledge Avenue
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Turn right onto South Limestone Street
1832 ft · 38 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Gaffney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia Highway North
Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Aiken and Sunny near Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Gaffney?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Aiken and 62.4 miles from Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.18 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaffney (-81.64982, 35.07179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $3.96 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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