Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to East Gaffney, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23 mi
37 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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East Gaffney, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to East Gaffney, SC covers 23 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Church Street, Whitney Road, Chesnee Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Church Street | — | — |
| Whitney Road | — | — |
| Chesnee Highway | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| SC 11 | — | — |
| West Floyd Baker Boulevard | — | — |
| West Frederick Street | — | — |
| North Granard Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and East Gaffney, SC.
1
Start on North Church Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Church Street
2
Continue on North Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
3
Turn slight right onto Whitney Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Whitney Road
4
Continue on Chesnee Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Chesnee Highway
5
Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Charlotte
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 85 North: Charlotte
6
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward SC 11: Gaffney, Boiling Springs North Carolina
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SC 11: Gaffney, Boiling Springs North Carolina
8
Turn right onto West Floyd Baker Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Floyd Baker Boulevard
9
Turn slight left onto West Frederick Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Frederick Street
10
Turn left onto North Granard Street
479 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Granard Street
11
Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Avenue
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
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
East Gaffney, SC
Afternoon in East Gaffney on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
37 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
33m 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?
23 mi in 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Church Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to East Gaffney, SC is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spartanburg, SC to East Gaffney, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spartanburg, SC to East Gaffney, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Gaffney, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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