How far is Fairfax, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Fairfax, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Pickens Avenue North
126 m · 25 sec · Pickens Avenue North
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Turn left onto 6th Street West
144 m · 21 sec · 6th Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1689 ft · 29 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Pine Street
948 ft · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Kings Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kings Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn slight left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
1151 ft · 20 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ellenton Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ellenton Street
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road
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Turn left onto Kitchings Road
1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road
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Turn left onto Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Log Road
609 ft · 12 sec · Pine Log Road
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Continue on Rudy Mason Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rudy Mason Parkway
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Continue on Rutland Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Rutland Drive
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Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
1115 ft · 19 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.1 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
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Continue on State Highway 225
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Nixon Circle
2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle
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Continue on Taggart Avenue
2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 225
2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225
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Turn left onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Court Square
141 m · 9 sec · Court Square
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Continue on North Main Street
919 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 28
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Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 28
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Continue on Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
660 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
2483 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 Fairfax and Anderson County Airport.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
27.1 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairfax 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 Fairfax to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Edgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Fairfax and 87 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairfax and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Edgefield
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 Edgefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 135.71 mi (218.4 km).
#1 Fairfax
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 32.9590500, -81.2365000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.09 | $56.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
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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