How far is Gilbert, SC from Gaston, SC?

The driving distance from Gilbert, SC to Gaston, SC is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
34.09 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.36 mi
29.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaston
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-15T12:27
Arrive Gaston
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
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
Pelion
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Gilbert
11.7 mi
00h 22m
To Gaston
22.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hampton Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Hampton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lewie Street

    1405 ft · 1 min · Lewie Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Juniper Springs Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Juniper Springs Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Charleston Road

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Old Charleston Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Edmund Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Edmund Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jim Spence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jim Spence Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Meadowfield Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Meadowfield Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadowfield Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Meadowfield Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Meadowfield Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Meadowfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Carlisle Street

    699 ft · 21 sec · South Carlisle Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mack Street

    987 ft · 29 sec · Mack Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Charleston Road
11.9 mi · 35%
Meadowfield Road
5.4 mi · 16%
Edmund Highway
2.68 mi · 8%
Jim Spence Road
1.47 mi · 4%
Juniper Springs Road
1.43 mi · 4%
Lewie Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Charleston Road

Keep slight left to continue on Old Charleston Road

11.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelion
00h 22m from Gilbert
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Mostly Clear near Gaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Pelion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Gilbert and 22.3 miles from Gaston.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Mostly Clear near Gaston.

Stop Ideas Near Pelion

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

32 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

50 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

78 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.54 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

Town in South Carolina

Population657
Coordinates33.9243100, -81.3937100
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Gaston

#2 Gaston

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

Population1,712
Coordinates33.8171000, -81.1009300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton Street (-81.3937, 33.924184)
End: US 321 (-81.101046, 33.817148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.51
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.75 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.78 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $5.62 $6.75 $13.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Gaston. The current time is 12:27:03.

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.