How far is Gaffney, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Conway, SC is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
234.06 mi
04h 00m
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
234.06 mi
Kilometers
376.69 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Gaffney
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaffney
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Conway
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaffney
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 Gaffney
103.3 mi
02h 00m
To Conway
130.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    34 m · 4 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Limestone Street

    2533 ft · 1 min · North Limestone Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cherokee Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Cherokee Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Cherokee Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  6. 6

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Anderson Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Catawba River Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    153 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  28. 28

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  30. 30

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South Church Street

    638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Church Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  41. 41

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    141 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
50.9 mi · 22%
Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 8%
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 8%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 151
9.99 mi · 4%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Palmetto Street

Continue straight

28.9 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 00m from Gaffney
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 103.3 miles from Gaffney and 130.7 miles from Conway.

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 63 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.72 one way or $65.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Gaffney and Conway. Straight-line distance: 171.06 mi (275.3 km).

Gaffney

#1 Gaffney

City in South Carolina

Population12,695
Coordinates35.0717900, -81.6498200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

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

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: East Buford Street (-81.649627, 35.072017)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.27 L · about $32.72
Round trip
$65.44
16.52 gal · 62.54 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.72 $65.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.78 $39.47 $78.93
Diesel $5.62 $46.45 $92.91

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 Gaffney and Conway. The current time is 06:27:44.

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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.