How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Sullivans Island, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Sullivans Island, SC is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204 miles (328.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
238.86 mi
04h 44m
Flight
203.98 mi
328.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.98 mi
Kilometers
328.27 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.86 mi
Kilometers
384.4 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivans Island
Thu, May 7, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Thu, May 7, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-05-06T19:54
Arrive Sullivans Island
Thu, May 7, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
West Columbia
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson County Airport
119.4 mi
02h 22m
To Sullivans Island
119.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Sullivans Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Myrick Road

    1758 ft · 51 sec · Myrick Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Range Road

    1437 ft · 38 sec · Rifle Range Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Station 22 1/2 Street

    933 ft · 19 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    18 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 43%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 33%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 5%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
204 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Columbia
02h 22m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Sullivans Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Anderson County Airport and 119.4 miles from Sullivans Island.

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

The direct path is about 204 miles (328.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Sullivans Island.

Stop Ideas Near West Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

3 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

50 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Sullivans Island. Straight-line distance: 203.98 mi (328.27 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
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#2 Sullivans Island

Island in the United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates32.7632300, -79.8367500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Sullivans Island (-79.83675, 32.76323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.91 L · about $33.39
Round trip
$66.78
16.86 gal · 63.82 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.39 $66.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.34 $74.67
Premium $4.78 $40.28 $80.56
Diesel $5.62 $47.41 $94.82

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Sullivans Island. The current time is 19:54:59.

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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.