How far is Darlington, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Darlington, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darlington and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Pearl Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
113 m · 6 sec · Harry Byrd Highway
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Turn slight left
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lamar Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto McCarter Road
2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street
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Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street
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Continue on Highway 24
1 km · 1 min · Highway 24
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on South Warner Road
1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Darlington and Anderson County Airport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lamar Highway
Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darlington to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Darlington and 110.2 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Darlington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain
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 Little Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 162.05 mi (260.79 km).
#1 Darlington
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.2998800, -79.8761700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson County Airport
A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
| Population | 194,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.4948300, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.97 | $69.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
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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