How far is Anderson, SC from Taylors, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Taylors, SC is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Taylors.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Taylors.
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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
6.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard
5.6 mi · 10 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Turn slight right
531 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Taylors.
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
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.
Rain Showers leaving Anderson and Rain Showers near Taylors.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Taylors?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 18.6 miles from Anderson and 18.6 miles from Taylors.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Anderson and Rain Showers near Taylors.
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 Taylors. Straight-line distance: 35.13 mi (56.53 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylors
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 21,617 |
| Coordinates | 34.9203900, -82.2962300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylors (-82.29623, 34.92039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
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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