How far is Anderson, SC from Berea, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Berea, SC is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.06 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.6 mi
46.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.2 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berea
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Berea
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Pelzer
SC

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

From Anderson
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Berea
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Berea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Berea.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 5 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2106 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Greenville Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 81 North

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 81

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 81

    663 ft · 15 sec · Highway 81

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest

    675 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto White Horse Road

    4 mi · 8 min · White Horse Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Blue Ridge Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Blue Ridge Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Parker Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Parker Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hunts Bridge Road

    902 ft · 19 sec · Hunts Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunts Bridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Berea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 81
14.5 mi · 44%
Highway 81 North
4.76 mi · 14%
White Horse Road
4.01 mi · 12%
East Greenville Street
3.23 mi · 10%
West Parker Road
1.82 mi · 6%
I 185 North
1.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 81

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pelzer
00h 25m from Anderson
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Sunny near Berea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Berea?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.5 miles from Anderson and 16.5 miles from Berea.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Sunny near Berea.

Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

24 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

34 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

60 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

79 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Berea. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.03 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Berea

Berea is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8854000, -82.4559600
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Berea (-82.45596, 34.8854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.27
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.63 $9.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.18 $10.36
Premium $4.78 $5.59 $11.18
Diesel $5.62 $6.58 $13.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Berea. The current time is 06:52:00.

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.