How far is East Sumter, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from East Sumter, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Sumter and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sumter and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Young Street
543 ft · 29 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto McLean Street
1076 ft · 49 sec · McLean Street
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Turn right onto North Pike East
1297 ft · 25 sec · North Pike East
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Continue on Nort Pike East
1170 ft · 20 sec · Nort Pike East
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Continue on North Pike West
130 m · 7 sec · North Pike West
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Take the ramp straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto Broad Street
36.2 mi · 46 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Devine Street
1284 ft · 32 sec · Devine Street
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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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 East Sumter and Anderson County Airport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving East Sumter and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Sumter to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from East Sumter and 107.7 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Sumter and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Sumter and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 143.35 mi (230.7 km).
#1 East Sumter
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,343 |
| Coordinates | 33.9254400, -80.2961900 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.86 | $53.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
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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