How far is Gaston, SC from Orangeburg, SC?

The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.78 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.78 mi
Kilometers
51.14 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Tue, Aug 11, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Gaston
Tue, Aug 11, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaston
2026-08-11T12:32
Arrive Orangeburg
Tue, Aug 11, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gaston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Gaston
15.9 mi
00h 20m
To Orangeburg
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Orangeburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Orangeburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mack Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mack Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Pine Plain Road

    106 m · 15 sec · Pine Plain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Sandy Run Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Old Sandy Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St Matthews

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601: Orangeburg

    599 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Saint Matthews Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Orangeburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Sandy Run Road
23 mi · 72%
Mack Street
3.57 mi · 11%
Magnolia Street
3.36 mi · 11%
Saint Matthews Road
1.42 mi · 4%
US 601
0.32 mi · 1%
Pine Plain Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Sandy Run Road

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
00h 20m from Gaston
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaston and Sunny near Orangeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Orangeburg?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Gaston and 15.8 miles from Orangeburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaston and Sunny near Orangeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Matthews, 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 Saint Matthews.

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).

Gaston

#1 Gaston

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,712
Coordinates33.8171000, -81.1009300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Orangeburg

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaston (-81.10093, 33.8171)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.44 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.96 $9.92
Premium $4.78 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.62 $6.30 $12.60

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 · Aug 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaston and Orangeburg. The current time is 12:32:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.