How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Laurel Bay, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Laurel Bay, SC is about 252 miles (405.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Laurel Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Laurel Bay.
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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
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
881 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
577 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway
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Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1618 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway
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Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road
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Turn left onto Bay Pines Road
1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road
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Turn left onto Joe Frazier Road
998 ft · 27 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morrall Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrall Drive
639 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morrall Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Laurel Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson County Airport and Partly Sunny near Laurel Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Laurel Bay?
The road trip is about 252 miles (405.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Anderson County Airport and 126 miles from Laurel Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.21 one way or $70.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson County Airport and Partly Sunny near Laurel Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Laurel Bay. Straight-line distance: 179.58 mi (289.01 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 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel Bay (-80.78483, 32.45019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.00 | $99.99 |
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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