How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Orangeburg, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.41 mi
03h 13m
Flight
126.77 mi
204.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.77 mi
Kilometers
204.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.41 mi
Kilometers
258.16 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
80.2 mi
01h 36m
To Orangeburg
80.2 mi
01h 36m

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
54°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 Orangeburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Charleston

    37.3 mi · 42 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St Matthews

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601: Orangeburg

    599 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Saint Matthews Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 49%
Charleston
37.3 mi · 23%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 6%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 4%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 3%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 36m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Anderson County Airport and Clear near Orangeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 80.2 miles from Anderson County Airport and 80.2 miles from Orangeburg.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 126.77 mi (204.02 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
Orangeburg

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.78 $27.04 $54.09
Diesel $5.62 $31.83 $63.66

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 Orangeburg. The current time is 03:51:36.

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.