Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston, SC and Gilbert, SC.
Start on US 321
Turn left onto Mack Street
Turn left onto South Carlisle Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Meadowfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Meadowfield Road
Continue on Meadowfield Road
Continue on Jim Spence Road
Turn left onto SC 302
Turn right onto Old Charleston Road
Turn straight onto Juniper Springs Road
Turn left onto Lewie Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Hampton Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto Mack Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Carlisle Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Meadowfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Hampton Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Gaston on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Gilbert on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
236 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~23.6 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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