How far is Spartanburg, SC from East Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to East Gaffney, SC is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and East Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and East Gaffney.
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Start on North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on North Church Street
1 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Whitney Road
3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on Chesnee Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 11: Gaffney, Boiling Springs North Carolina
1588 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Floyd Baker Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Floyd Baker Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto West Frederick Street
2703 ft · 55 sec · West Frederick Street
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Turn left onto North Granard Street
146 m · 10 sec · North Granard Street
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Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and East Gaffney.
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.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to East Gaffney?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Cowpens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Spartanburg and 11.5 miles from East Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Cowpens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cowpens.
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Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and East Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 19.18 mi (30.87 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Gaffney
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 35.0801300, -81.6328700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Gaffney (-81.63287, 35.08013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
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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