How far is Berea, SC from Anderson, SC?

The driving distance from Berea, SC to Anderson, SC is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
33.83 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.6 mi
46.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.44 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Berea
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-04-15T04:49
Arrive Anderson
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berea
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 Berea
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Anderson
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hunts Bridge Road

    902 ft · 21 sec · Hunts Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Parker Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Parker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Blue Ridge Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Blue Ridge Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Horse Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · White Horse Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta

    674 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 81: Anderson

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 81 North

    1496 ft · 32 sec · Highway 81 North

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 81

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 81 North

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North

  13. 13

    Continue on East Greenville Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Fant Street

    3239 ft · 1 min · North Fant Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Whitner Street

    1365 ft · 47 sec · East Whitner Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
14.7 mi · 43%
Highway 81 North
5.04 mi · 15%
White Horse Road
3.91 mi · 12%
East Greenville Street
2.91 mi · 9%
West Parker Road
1.82 mi · 5%
West Blue Ridge Drive
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta

14.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pelzer
00h 23m from Berea
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berea and Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 16.5 miles from Berea and 17.3 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berea and Sunny near Anderson.

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.

RAIL

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 Berea and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.03 km).

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#1 Berea

Berea is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8854000, -82.4559600
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunts Bridge Road (-82.456214, 34.885339)
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.78 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.62 $6.69 $13.39

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 Berea and Anderson. The current time is 04:49:58.

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.