How far is Fort Mill, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Fort Mill, SC to Anderson, SC is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Mill and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mill and Anderson.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South White Street
148 m · 12 sec · South White Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Spratt Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Spratt Street
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Continue on Spratt Street
2146 ft · 47 sec · Spratt Street
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn right onto Celanese Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Celanese Road
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Continue on Old York Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Alexander Love Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 81: Anderson
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 81 North
1496 ft · 32 sec · Highway 81 North
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Highway 81 North
4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North
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Continue on East Greenville Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street
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Turn left onto North Fant Street
3239 ft · 1 min · North Fant Street
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Turn right onto East Whitner Street
1365 ft · 47 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Mill and Anderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Mill and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Mill to Anderson?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Fort Mill and 65.7 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Mill and Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Mill and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 102.86 mi (165.54 km).
#1 Fort Mill
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,929 |
| Coordinates | 35.0073700, -80.9450800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
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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