How far is Anderson, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
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 Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Saint Andrews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Saint Andrews.
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Start on East Whitner Street
10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East River Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Andrews Road
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Turn right onto Broad River Road
651 ft · 19 sec · Broad River Road
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Turn left onto Whiteford Road
84 m · 12 sec · Whiteford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiteford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Saint Andrews.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Saint Andrews?
The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Anderson and 56 miles from Saint Andrews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 93.74 mi (150.86 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Andrews
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
| Population | 16,680 |
| Coordinates | 34.0487628, -81.1031494 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Andrews (-81.103149, 34.048763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.87 | $37.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
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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