Origin
Gaston, SC
Late night in Gaston on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaston, SC to Gilbert, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Gaston, SC
Daniel Sell
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 95 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 | $4.34 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Gilbert, SC
Late night in Gilbert on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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