How far is Gaffney, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Florence, SC is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Gaffney and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney and Florence.
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Start on South Limestone Street
34 m · 4 sec · South Limestone Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
2533 ft · 1 min · North Limestone Street
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Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 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
3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Anderson Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road
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Continue on Catawba River Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road
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Take the exit straight
153 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn right onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Church Street
731 ft · 20 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Gaffney and Florence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pageland Highway
Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gaffney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaffney to Florence?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Gaffney and 101.8 miles from Florence.
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 55.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gaffney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaffney and Florence. Straight-line distance: 123.19 mi (198.26 km).
#1 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.95 | $49.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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