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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.68 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.7 mi
51.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.68 mi
Kilometers
60.64 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Anderson
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Five Forks
18.8 mi
00h 27m

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
5 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    22.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 146: Woodruff Road

    725 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Woodruff Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodruff Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Scuffletown Road

    51 m · 4 sec · Scuffletown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 81
22.8 mi · 61%
Highway 81 North
4.76 mi · 13%
Woodruff Road
4.7 mi · 12%
East Greenville Street
3.23 mi · 9%
State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 3%
I 385
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 27m from Anderson
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.02 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

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

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Five Forks. The current time is 08:37:29.

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.