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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Whitner Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Whitner Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2106 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Greenville Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street
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Continue on Highway 81 North
4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Highway 81
663 ft · 15 sec · Highway 81
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Take the ramp right
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
675 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto White Horse Road
4 mi · 8 min · White Horse Road
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Turn right onto West Blue Ridge Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto West Parker Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Parker Road
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Continue on Hunts Bridge Road
902 ft · 19 sec · Hunts Bridge Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pelzer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Berea. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.03 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berea
Berea is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8854000, -82.4559600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berea (-82.45596, 34.8854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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