How far is Columbia, SC from Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 11m.
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.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Gaffney.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
554 ft · 25 sec · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Assembly Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Assembly Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Whitmire, Union
1436 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
13.3 mi · 20 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 Columbia and Gaffney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 00h 40m
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 Columbia and Sunny near Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Gaffney?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Whitmire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Columbia and 50 miles from Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmire
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 Whitmire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 81.87 mi (131.75 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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