How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Murrells Inlet, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Murrells Inlet, SC is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
268.57 mi
05h 40m
Flight
219.88 mi
353.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.88 mi
Kilometers
353.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.57 mi
Kilometers
432.22 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murrells Inlet
Sat, May 2, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Sat, May 2, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-05-02T09:59
Arrive Murrells Inlet
Sat, May 2, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:38 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
Woodfield
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Anderson County Airport
134.2 mi
02h 50m
To Murrells Inlet
134.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
Murrells Inlet Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Saturday
Using Jackson as the closest live forecast in the Georgetown County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  41. 41

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  45. 45

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  46. 46

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Wachesaw Road

    1253 ft · 40 sec · Wachesaw Road

  49. 49

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 17 Business

    1660 ft · 57 sec · US 17 Business

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US 17 Business

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 29%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 13%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 10%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 6%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 6%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 5%
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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
219.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodfield
02h 50m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Anderson County Airport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murrells Inlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Woodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Anderson County Airport and 134.4 miles from Murrells Inlet.

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

The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.55 one way or $75.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Anderson County Airport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murrells Inlet.

Stop Ideas Near Woodfield

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

109 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Murrells Inlet. Straight-line distance: 219.88 mi (353.87 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
Murrells Inlet

#2 Murrells Inlet

Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates33.5510000, -79.0414300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Murrells Inlet (-79.04143, 33.551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.87 L · about $37.55
Round trip
$75.10
18.96 gal · 71.74 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.55 $75.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.99 $83.97
Premium $4.78 $45.30 $90.59
Diesel $5.62 $53.32 $106.63

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Murrells Inlet. The current time is 09:59:06.

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