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Trip from Gaston, SC to Gilbert, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Gaston, SC, SC

Gaston, SC

Daniel Sell

Downtown Gilbert, SC, SC

Gilbert, SC

Franco Monsalvo

Trip Overview

Gaston, SC to Gilbert, SC is 23.6 miles and takes about 40m via Old Charleston Road, Meadowfield Road, and Edmund Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and South Carolina, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct path between these two points without needing to navigate major highways.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Charleston Road 11.9 mi 16m
Meadowfield Road 5.4 mi 13m
Edmund Highway 2.7 mi 3m
Jim Spence Road 1.5 mi 2m
Juniper Springs Road 1.4 mi 2m
Lewie Street 0.3 mi 1m
Mack Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Carlisle Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Old Charleston Road — 11.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaston, SC and Gilbert, SC.

1

Start on US 321

52 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto Mack Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Mack Street
3

Turn left onto South Carlisle Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Carlisle Street
4

Keep slight right at fork onto Meadowfield Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Meadowfield Road
5

Enter roundabout onto Meadowfield Road

252 ft · 7 sec · Meadowfield Road
6

Continue on Meadowfield Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Meadowfield Road
7

Continue on Jim Spence Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jim Spence Road
8

Turn left onto SC 302

2.7 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway
9

Turn right onto Old Charleston Road

12 mi · 16 min · Old Charleston Road
10

Turn straight onto Juniper Springs Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Juniper Springs Road
11

Turn left onto Lewie Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lewie Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

115 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
13

Turn left onto Hampton Street

177 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Street
14

Arrive at destination

Hampton Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mack Street

Turn left onto Mack Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Carlisle Street

Turn left onto South Carlisle Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Meadowfield Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Meadowfield Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
23.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
23.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | Hampton Street

Turn left onto Hampton Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.69 one way

$7.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.35 $4.04 $8.08
premium $4.72 $4.39 $8.77
diesel $6.28 $5.83 $11.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Gaston, SC

Morning in Gaston on Friday

Local time

7:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 10 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:50PM EDT until October 11 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Gilbert, SC

Morning in Gilbert on Friday

Local time

7:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 12 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:50PM EDT until October 11 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate roads like Old Charleston Road, Meadowfield Road, and Edmund Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles on Old Charleston Road. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, so staying alert is key. The character of the drive is consistently local, without any extended periods of high-speed highway travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Old Charleston Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mack Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mack Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Carlisle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Meadowfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

542 ft 403 ft

Total Climb

281 ft

Total Descent

236 ft

Highest Point

542 ft

~23.6 mi in

Elevation Range

139 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Gaston, SC

Full guide →

Arriving in Gilbert, SC

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Old Charleston Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mack Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Carlisle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Meadowfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gilbert, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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