How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from East Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to East Sumter, SC is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.34 mi
03h 35m
Flight
143.35 mi
230.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.35 mi
Kilometers
230.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.34 mi
Kilometers
272.52 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive East Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Anderson County Airport
84.6 mi
01h 47m
To East Sumter
84.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  15. 15

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  18. 18

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1115 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    136 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Nort Pike East

    1174 ft · 20 sec · Nort Pike East

  34. 34

    Continue on North Pike East

    1297 ft · 29 sec · North Pike East

  35. 35

    Turn left onto McLean Street

    1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Young Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Young Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Young Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 46%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 21%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 6%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Robert E Graham Freeway
5.38 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 47m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Anderson County Airport and Clear near East Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Anderson County Airport and 84.8 miles from East Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Anderson County Airport and Clear near East Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newberry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberry.

RAIL

Columbia

62 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

91 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Greenville

97 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and East Sumter. Straight-line distance: 143.35 mi (230.7 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
East Sumter

#2 East Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,343
Coordinates33.9254400, -80.2961900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: East Sumter (-80.29619, 33.92544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $23.69
Round trip
$47.37
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.69 $47.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.49 $52.97
Premium $4.78 $28.57 $57.14
Diesel $5.62 $33.63 $67.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and East Sumter. The current time is 03:40:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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