How far is East Gaffney, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from East Gaffney, SC to Columbia, SC is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Gaffney and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gaffney and Columbia.
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Start on Cherokee Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on West Cherokee Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Cherokee Street
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Turn right onto York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saluda Street
1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gaffney and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mount Holly Road
Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Gaffney to Columbia?
The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Richburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from East Gaffney and 45.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Gaffney and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Richburg
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 Richburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Gaffney and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 81.98 mi (131.93 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 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 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 15m |
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 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
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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