How far is Summerville, SC from East Gaffney, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to East Gaffney, SC is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and East Gaffney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and East Gaffney.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
2191 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
127 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Whitmire, Union
1436 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 121
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
589 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitmire Highway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Whitmire Highway
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Continue on South Pinckney Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Pinckney Street
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Turn slight left onto Thompson Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway
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Merge slight right onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2315 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pacolet Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street
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Continue on Gaffney Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway
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Continue on Union Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway
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Continue on East Frederick Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Frederick Street
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Turn right onto North Limestone Street
1001 ft · 24 sec · North Limestone Street
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Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
1.1 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 Summerville and East 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-26 West
Merge slight left
127 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Summerville 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 Summerville to East Gaffney?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Summerville and 94.6 miles from East Gaffney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.46 one way or $52.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near East Gaffney.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and East Gaffney. Straight-line distance: 165.07 mi (265.65 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.92 | $63.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
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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