How far is Gaston, SC from Cayce, SC?
The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Cayce, SC is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Cayce.
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Start on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto Glenn Street
1515 ft · 58 sec · Glenn Street
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Turn left onto Middleton Street
50 m · 6 sec · Middleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Cayce.
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.
Charleston Highway
Continue on Charleston Highway
5.11 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gaston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cayce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Cayce?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Gaston and 5.7 miles from Cayce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cayce.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Cayce. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.71 km).
#1 Gaston
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 33.8171000, -81.1009300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cayce
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 33.9657100, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton Street (-81.074078, 33.965697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
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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