Origin
Gaffney, SC
Late night in Gaffney on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gaffney, SC to Florence, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
153.7 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaffney, SC
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Florence, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gaffney, SC to Florence, SC covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pageland Highway, State Hwy 151 Bypass, West Bobo Newsome Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Pageland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.9 miles from Gaffney, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 153.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 153.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pageland Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.6 miles in near SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 153.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.6 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Turn left onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
40.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
44.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road
At end of road, turn left onto SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road
Navigation decision point
5
73.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
SC 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
95 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
SC 151 Business / Pearl Street
At end of road, turn right onto SC 151 Business / Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pageland Highway | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| State Hwy 151 Bypass | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| West Bobo Newsome Highway | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 151 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Black Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Catawba River Road | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| South Anderson Road | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| York Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Pageland Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney, SC and Florence, SC.
1
Start on SC 150
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Continue on SC 150
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Limestone Street
3
Turn slight right onto US 29
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cherokee Avenue
4
Continue on US 29
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Cherokee Street
5
Turn right onto SC 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
6
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
7
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
8
Continue on SC 5
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
9
Continue on SC 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
10
Turn left onto SC 5
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SC 5
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
12
Continue on SC 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto SC 121; SC 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
15
Continue on US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on US 21; SC 5
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
South Anderson Road
17
Continue on US 21
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Catawba River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
501 ft
·
9 sec
19
Merge onto Texaco Road
487 ft
·
12 sec
·
Texaco Road
20
Turn left onto SC 9
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Highway
21
Continue on SC 9
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
22
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SC 9
23
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
SC 9
24
Merge onto SC 9
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Pageland Highway
25
Turn right onto Tory Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tory Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto SC 151 Business
451 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pearl Street
27
Merge onto SC 151
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
28
Continue on SC 151 Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Hwy 151 Bypass
29
Continue on SC 151
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 151
30
Continue on SC 151
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West Bobo Newsome Highway
31
Continue on SC 34; SC 151
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
33
Merge onto US 52; US 401
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Governor Williams Highway
34
Continue on US 52
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
35
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
36
Turn right
57 ft
·
4 sec
37
Turn slight left
126 ft
·
14 sec
38
At end of road, turn left
44 ft
·
5 sec
39
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.9 miles from Gaffney, SC, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gaffney, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gaffney, SC
This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Gaffney, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pageland Highway for about 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.9 mi from Gaffney, SC · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Gaffney, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, SC
The final approach into Florence, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Florence, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.04 one way
$48.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.94 | $67.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Florence, SC
Late night in Florence on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gaffney, SC to Florence, SC covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pageland Highway, State Hwy 151 Bypass, West Bobo Newsome Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Gaffney, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 153.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.6 miles (SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (SC 121; SC 5 / Albright Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gaffney, SC to Florence, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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