How far is Anderson, SC from Five Forks, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Five Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Five Forks.
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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
22.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Continue on I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 146: Woodruff Road
725 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodruff Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodruff Road
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Turn right onto Scuffletown Road
51 m · 4 sec · Scuffletown Road
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Turn right
81 m · 20 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 and Five Forks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 81
Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 Five Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Five Forks?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Anderson and 18.8 miles from Five Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Sunny near Five Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Powdersville
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 Powdersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.02 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Five Forks
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 14,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.8048400, -82.2295600 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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