How far is East Gaffney, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from East Gaffney, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 East Gaffney and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gaffney and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Cherokee Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on North Granard Street
146 m · 14 sec · North Granard Street
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Turn right onto West Frederick Street
2703 ft · 50 sec · West Frederick Street
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Continue on West Floyd Baker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Floyd Baker Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Spartanburg
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
72 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
995 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Standridge Road
763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road
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Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Whitner Street
1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street
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Continue on Highway 24
1 km · 1 min · Highway 24
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on South Warner Road
1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gaffney and Anderson County Airport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
72 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Gaffney and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Gaffney to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 41.5 miles from East Gaffney and 42.9 miles from Anderson County Airport.
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 11.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Gaffney and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
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 East Gaffney and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 73.23 mi (117.85 km).
#1 East Gaffney
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 35.0801300, -81.6328700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson County Airport
A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
| Population | 194,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.4948300, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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