How far is McColl, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from McColl, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McColl and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McColl and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on East Gibson Avenue
629 ft · 30 sec · East Gibson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Tatum Avenue
10 mi · 12 min · West Tatum Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on East Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Boulevard
18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on McGregor Street
2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on East Mc Gregor Street
548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
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Continue on East McGregor Street
21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.1 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Turn left onto West End Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road
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Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway
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Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
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Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway
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Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 72
13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72
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Take the exit right
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 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 McColl and Anderson County Airport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 385 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 McColl 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 McColl to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from McColl and 136.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McColl and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McColl and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 180.35 mi (290.24 km).
#1 McColl
Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,943 |
| Coordinates | 34.6687700, -79.5453300 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.22 | $68.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.27 | $76.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
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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