How far is Gaffney, SC from Sumter, SC?
The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Sumter, SC is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaffney and Sumter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney and Sumter.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on North Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaffney and Sumter.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kershaw Highway
Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaffney to Sumter?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Lancaster Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Gaffney and 84.1 miles from Sumter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lancaster Mill
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 Lancaster Mill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaffney and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 108.99 mi (175.4 km).
#1 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
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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