Gaffney, SC Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Gaffney, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 50-mile quick runs to 253-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Gaffney, SC spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
253.2 mi
Hilton Head Island, SC
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
Mauldin, SC
Plan Around Gaffney, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Gaffney, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Gaffney, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gaffney, SC
Driving from Gaffney, SC
On average, trips departing from Gaffney, SC run 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 253 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Gaffney, SC are Hilton Head Island, SC (253.2 mi, 5h 9m), Hilton Head, SC (247.5 mi, 4h 58m), Myrtle Beach, SC (220.9 mi, 4h 45m), and Mauldin, SC (50.4 mi, 1h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 193-mile trip from Gaffney, SC, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Gaffney, SC and 2 routes heading into Gaffney, SC, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 253 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gaffney, SC covers 253 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.
The average route from Gaffney, SC runs about 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 193-mile trip from Gaffney, SC costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gaffney, SC include Hilton Head Island, SC, Hilton Head, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Mauldin, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gaffney, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,612
Median Income
$41,214
Median Home Value
$141,100
Median Age
32.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Gaffney, SC at a Glance
Founded
1804
Elevation
804 ft
Area
8 mi²
Notable People from Gaffney, SC
A sampling of people born in Gaffney, SC.
Andie MacDowell
1958
American actress
Tim Montgomery
1975
American sprinter
Sam Graddy
1964
American football player (born 1964)
Lawrence Wilkerson
1945
United States Army colonel (ret.), Chief of Staff to Colin Powell
Arizona Reid
1986
American basketball player
Jonica T. Gibbs
American actress and comedian
Ben Dixon
1934–2018
American drummer
Q20710017
1996
American basketball player (1996-)
Sidney Rice
1986
American football player, wide receiver
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Gaffney, SC.
Gaffney Residential Historic District
historic district in South Carolina, United States
Limestone Springs Historic District
historic district in South Carolina, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1023649), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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