How far is Anderson, SC from Wade Hampton, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Wade Hampton, SC is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
34.76 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33 mi
53.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33 mi
Kilometers
53.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.76 mi
Kilometers
55.94 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wade Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Wade Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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

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
West Pelzer
SC

City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson
17.4 mi
00h 27m
To Wade Hampton
17.3 mi
00h 27m

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
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Wade Hampton.

  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

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wade Hampton Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 81
14.5 mi · 42%
I 185 North
6.69 mi · 19%
Highway 81 North
4.76 mi · 14%
Wade Hampton Boulevard
4.11 mi · 12%
East Greenville Street
3.23 mi · 9%
State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pelzer
00h 27m from Anderson
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Anderson and Clear near Wade Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Wade Hampton?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Pelzer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Anderson and 17.3 miles from Wade Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Anderson and Clear near Wade Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer

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

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

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Greenville

24 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

34 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

60 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

79 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Wade Hampton. Straight-line distance: 33 mi (53.11 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wade Hampton

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population20,622
Coordinates34.9037300, -82.3331700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Wade Hampton (-82.33317, 34.90373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.78 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $5.62 $6.92 $13.84

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 Wade Hampton. The current time is 03:40:09.

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.