How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from East Gaffney, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to East Gaffney, SC is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.47 mi
01h 43m
Flight
73.23 mi
117.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.47 mi
Kilometers
132.72 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Gaffney
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive East Gaffney
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Anderson County Airport
41.2 mi
00h 51m
To East Gaffney
41.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and East Gaffney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and East Gaffney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  4. 4

    Continue on West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 31 sec · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 29 sec · Standridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Liberty Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    23.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 11: Gaffney, Boiling Springs North Carolina

    1588 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Floyd Baker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Floyd Baker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Frederick Street

    2703 ft · 55 sec · West Frederick Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Granard Street

    146 m · 10 sec · North Granard Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cherokee Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and East Gaffney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
73.1 mi · 89%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.79 mi · 5%
West Floyd Baker Boulevard
1.29 mi · 2%
Cherokee Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Airport Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Highway

Merge slight left

47.7 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 51m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to East Gaffney?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Anderson County Airport and 41.3 miles from East Gaffney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and East Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 73.23 mi (117.85 km).

Anderson County Airport

#1 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
East Gaffney

#2 East Gaffney

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Population3,085
Coordinates35.0801300, -81.6328700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: East Gaffney (-81.63287, 35.08013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and East Gaffney. The current time is 05:22:28.

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