How far is Spartanburg, SC from Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Gaffney, SC is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and 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
11.4 mi · 13 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 · 6 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 Spartanburg and 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
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Clear leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Gaffney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Gaffney?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 10.7 miles from Spartanburg and 10.7 miles from Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Spartanburg and Sunny near 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.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 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 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
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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