How far is Kings Park, SC from Gaffney, SC?

The driving distance from Kings Park, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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
3.48 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.07 mi
4.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.07 mi
Kilometers
4.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.48 mi
Kilometers
5.6 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaffney
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Kings Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park
2026-04-19T07:47
Arrive Gaffney
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park
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
East Gaffney
SC

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina

From Kings Park
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To Gaffney
1.7 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park and Gaffney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park and Gaffney.

  1. 1

    Start on Creek Stone Road

    151 m · 27 sec · Creek Stone Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamrick Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hamrick Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    28 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Georgia Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Georgia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Granard Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Granard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Buford Street

    129 m · 16 sec · West Buford Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Limestone Street

    34 m · 2 sec · South Limestone Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park and Gaffney.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
257.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Georgia Highway
1.59 mi · 46%
South Granard Street
0.94 mi · 27%
Hamrick Street
0.71 mi · 20%
Creek Stone Road
0.09 mi · 3%
West Buford Street
0.08 mi · 2%
South Limestone Street
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Georgia Highway

Turn straight onto Old Georgia Highway

1.59 mi · 00h 02m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Gaffney
00h 03m from Kings Park
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kings Park and Chance Rain Showers near Gaffney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Park to Gaffney?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Kings Park and 1.7 miles from Gaffney.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kings Park and Chance Rain Showers near Gaffney.

Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Gaffney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.

RAIL

Spartanburg

31 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

47 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Greenville

75 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Charlotte

76 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 3.07 mi (4.94 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kings Park

Kings Park is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0415200, -81.6895400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Gaffney

#2 Gaffney

City in South Carolina

Population12,695
Coordinates35.0717900, -81.6498200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Creek Stone Road (-81.689595, 35.041569)
End: East Buford Street (-81.649627, 35.072017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.46 L · about $0.48
Round trip
$0.95
0.24 gal · 0.92 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.48 $0.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.53 $1.06
Premium $4.78 $0.57 $1.15
Diesel $5.62 $0.67 $1.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park and Gaffney. The current time is 07:47:58.

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.