How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Kershaw, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Kershaw, SC is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Kershaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Kershaw.
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Start on the route
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Highway 24
1 km · 1 min · Highway 24
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Continue on West Whitner Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street
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Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn left onto South Murray Avenue
662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
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Turn right onto East River Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
1115 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 72 East
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 72 East
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway
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Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
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Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway
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Continue on West End Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road
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Take the ramp slight right
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Turn right onto Lancaster Highway
19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
7.5 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn left onto East Hilton Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Hilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Kershaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Anderson County Airport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Kershaw?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Whitmire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Anderson County Airport and 77.5 miles from Kershaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anderson County Airport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kershaw.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitmire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Kershaw. Straight-line distance: 121.03 mi (194.78 km).
#1 Anderson County Airport
A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
| Population | 194,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.4948300, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kershaw
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 34.5518200, -80.5836800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kershaw (-80.58368, 34.55182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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