How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.14 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.65 mi
55.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.14 mi
Kilometers
67.81 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Thu, Apr 30, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-30T02:34
Arrive Five Forks
Thu, Apr 30, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:30 PM EDT
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
West Pelzer
SC

City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson County Airport
21.1 mi
00h 29m
To Five Forks
21.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 146: Woodruff Road

    725 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Woodruff Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodruff Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Scuffletown Road

    51 m · 4 sec · Scuffletown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
30.4 mi · 72%
Woodruff Road
4.7 mi · 11%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.79 mi · 9%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 2%
Airport Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Highway 24
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Highway

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pelzer
00h 29m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Five Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

West Pelzer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Anderson County Airport and 21.1 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Five Forks.

Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Pelzer, 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 West Pelzer.

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Greenville

24 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

34 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

60 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Toccoa

79 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.76 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 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.90
Round trip
$11.80
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.90 $11.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.78 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.62 $8.38 $16.76

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Five Forks. The current time is 02:34:31.

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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.