How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Union, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Union, SC is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Union.
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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
17.3 mi · 19 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1469 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
112 m · 6 sec · State Highway 49
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Continue on Highway 49
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Union Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Union Highway
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Continue on Cross Keys Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Cross Keys Highway
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Continue on Columbia-Asheville Highway
1315 ft · 25 sec · Columbia-Asheville Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Keys Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Cross Keys Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Pinckney Street
17 m · 1 sec · North Pinckney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pinckney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
17.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Union?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Fountain Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Anderson County Airport and 41.6 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Inn
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 Fountain Inn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Union. Straight-line distance: 63.56 mi (102.29 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 Union
Township of Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,045 |
| Coordinates | 34.7154100, -81.6237100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-81.62371, 34.71541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
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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