How far is Anderson, SC from Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Gaffney.
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Start on East Whitner Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Whitner Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2106 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Greenville Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street
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Continue on Highway 81 North
4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Highway 81
663 ft · 15 sec · Highway 81
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Take the ramp right
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left
21.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 105: Gaffney
931 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 105 South: Gaffney
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Hyatt Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hyatt Street
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Turn left onto South Granard Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Granard Street
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Turn right onto West Buford Street
129 m · 16 sec · West Buford Street
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Turn right onto South Limestone Street
34 m · 2 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 Anderson 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.
Highway 81
Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Clear leaving Anderson and Sunny near Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Gaffney?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 38.2 miles from Anderson and 38.3 miles from Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Anderson and Sunny near Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Five Forks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 69.02 mi (111.08 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
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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