How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Buffalo, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Buffalo, SC is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.61 mi
02h 01m
Flight
60.45 mi
97.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.45 mi
Kilometers
97.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.61 mi
Kilometers
134.55 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 9:10 PM EST
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Tue, Nov 10, 11:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-11-10T19:08
Arrive Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 9:10 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Anderson County Airport
41.8 mi
01h 00m
To Buffalo
41.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 PM EST
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  4. 4

    Continue on West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 31 sec · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 29 sec · Standridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Liberty Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1752 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 296: Reidville Road, Spartanburg

    997 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 296 East: Spartanburg

    545 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Reidville Road

    585 ft · 16 sec · Reidville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Blackstock Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Blackstock Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 215

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 215

  21. 21

    Continue on East Blackstock Road

    2213 ft · 46 sec · East Blackstock Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Stone Station Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Stone Station Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Stone Station Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Stone Station Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 56

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 56

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 215

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 215

  26. 26

    Continue on Buffalo-West Springs Highway

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Buffalo-West Springs Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1645 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
46.2 mi · 55%
Buffalo-West Springs Highway
8.63 mi · 10%
Stone Station Road
5.55 mi · 7%
Highway 215
5.53 mi · 7%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.24 mi · 5%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Highway

Merge slight left

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
01h 00m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Anderson County Airport and 41.8 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.

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Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 60.45 mi (97.28 km).

Anderson County Airport

#1 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buffalo

Buffalo is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7256900, -81.6834300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Buffalo (-81.68343, 34.72569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.65
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.50 $10.33 $20.65
Mid-grade $3.93 $11.60 $23.20
Premium $4.34 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.63 $16.62 $33.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Buffalo. The current time is 19:08:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.