How far is Florence, SC from Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Florence, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Union County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Gaffney.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right
49 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street
731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Take the exit slight right
968 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Rock Hill Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1220 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South
4.8 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road South
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Continue straight
144 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
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Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 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
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Cherokee Street
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Continue on Cherokee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Limestone Street
2644 ft · 1 min · North 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 Florence and Gaffney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Gaffney?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Florence and 74.4 miles from Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Union
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 Union.
Camden
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Gastonia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 123.19 mi (198.26 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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