How far is East Gaffney, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from East Gaffney, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Gaffney and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gaffney and Spartanburg.
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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
14 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
1352 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Chesnee Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway
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Continue on Whitney Road
3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn right
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gaffney and Spartanburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
14 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Gaffney and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Gaffney to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cowpens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from East Gaffney and 16.1 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Gaffney and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Cowpens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cowpens.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Gaffney and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 19.18 mi (30.87 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 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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