How far is Conway, SC from Gaffney, SC?

The driving distance from Conway, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.67 mi
04h 21m
Flight
171.06 mi
275.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.06 mi
Kilometers
275.3 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.67 mi
Kilometers
324.55 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaffney
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Gaffney
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Jefferson
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Conway
100.8 mi
02h 10m
To Gaffney
100.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Gaffney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Gaffney.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    141 m · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 9 sec · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    638 ft · 14 sec · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    968 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  18. 18

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Bypass

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Rock Hill Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road South

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    144 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  40. 40

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Cherokee Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Cherokee Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Cherokee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cherokee Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn slight left onto North Limestone Street

    2644 ft · 1 min · North Limestone Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Gaffney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
47.6 mi · 24%
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 9%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 151
9.73 mi · 5%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 5%
Lancaster Bypass
9.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Merge slight left onto Church Street

28.8 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 10m from Conway
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway and Chance Rain Showers near Gaffney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Gaffney?

The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Conway and 100.9 miles from Gaffney.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway and Chance Rain Showers near Gaffney.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jefferson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Camden

50 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Hamlet

68 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Florence

77 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Charlotte

77 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 171.06 mi (275.3 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Gaffney

#2 Gaffney

City in South Carolina

Population12,695
Coordinates35.0717900, -81.6498200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-79.04781, 33.836)
End: Gaffney (-81.64982, 35.07179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $28.20
Round trip
$56.40
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.20 $56.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.53 $63.07
Premium $4.78 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.62 $40.04 $80.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Gaffney. The current time is 07:51:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.