How far is Murrells Inlet, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.36 mi
05h 00m
Flight
219.88 mi
353.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.88 mi
Kilometers
353.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.36 mi
Kilometers
475.33 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sat, May 2, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Murrells Inlet
Sat, May 2, 6:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murrells Inlet
2026-05-02T08:32
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sat, May 2, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murrells Inlet
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Woodfield
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Murrells Inlet
134.3 mi
02h 30m
To Anderson County Airport
161.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Murrells Inlet Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Saturday
Using Jackson as the closest live forecast in the Georgetown County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Murrells Inlet and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murrells Inlet and Anderson County Airport.

  1. 1

    Start on US 17 Business

    1660 ft · 59 sec · US 17 Business

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wachesaw Road

    1253 ft · 36 sec · Wachesaw Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17

  4. 4

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  12. 12

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  14. 14

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  41. 41

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  50. 50

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  53. 53

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  54. 54

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  55. 55

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murrells Inlet and Anderson County Airport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
56 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 20%
Broad Street
37.5 mi · 13%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 9%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 8%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 6%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.4 mi
219.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodfield
02h 30m from Murrells Inlet
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murrells Inlet and Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murrells Inlet to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Woodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Murrells Inlet and 161.1 miles from Anderson County Airport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Murrells Inlet and Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Woodfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodfield.

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

109 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murrells Inlet and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 219.88 mi (353.87 km).

Murrells Inlet

#1 Murrells Inlet

Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates33.5510000, -79.0414300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Anderson County Airport

#2 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 Business (-79.041531, 33.551088)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.45 L · about $41.27
Round trip
$82.55
20.84 gal · 78.9 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.27 $82.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.15 $92.30
Premium $4.78 $49.79 $99.57
Diesel $5.62 $58.60 $117.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Murrells Inlet and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 08:32:57.

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