How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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City in Anderson 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 Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Simpsonville.
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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
1228 ft · 31 sec · West Whitner Street
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Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Standridge Road
763 ft · 29 sec · Standridge Road
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Turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 153: Easley
1925 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 153
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit right
1932 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
3194 ft · 42 sec · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Georgia Road, Simpsonville
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Simpsonville
92 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Georgia Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Georgia Road
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Continue on North Maple Street
1079 ft · 35 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Curtis Street
819 ft · 21 sec · West Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Simpsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Liberty Highway
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 21.3 miles from Anderson County Airport and 21.3 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 30.79 mi (49.55 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 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.254452, 34.737223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
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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