How far is Mauldin, SC from Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mauldin and Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin and Gaffney.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Laurens Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurens Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
757 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
21.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 105: Gaffney
931 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 105 South: Gaffney
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hyatt Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hyatt Street
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Turn left onto South Granard Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Granard Street
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Turn right onto West Buford Street
129 m · 16 sec · West Buford Street
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Turn right onto South Limestone Street
34 m · 2 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauldin and Gaffney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight left
21.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Mauldin and Sunny near Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mauldin to Gaffney?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Mauldin and 24.4 miles from Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mauldin and Sunny near Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Cowpens Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mauldin and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 42.53 mi (68.45 km).
#1 Mauldin
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 25,562 |
| Coordinates | 34.7787300, -82.3101200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaffney (-81.64982, 35.07179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.94 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
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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