How far is Anderson, SC from Ladson, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Ladson, SC is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.95 mi
04h 03m
Flight
179.7 mi
289.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.7 mi
Kilometers
289.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.95 mi
Kilometers
336.27 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-23T10:29
Arrive Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Anderson
104.5 mi
02h 01m
To Ladson
104.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East River Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  9. 9

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  12. 12

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    95 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward College Park Road, Ladson

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto College Park Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · College Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ladson Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
95 mi · 45%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 38%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
East River Street
3.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

95 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
179.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
02h 01m from Anderson
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Anderson and Clear near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Anderson and 104.5 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Anderson and Clear near Ladson.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 179.7 mi (289.2 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Ladson

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.39
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.19 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.64 $65.28
Premium $4.78 $35.21 $70.43
Diesel $5.62 $41.45 $82.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Ladson. The current time is 10:29:51.

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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.