How far is Newport, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Newport, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.74 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97.48 mi
156.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.48 mi
Kilometers
156.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.74 mi
Kilometers
194.31 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sat, Nov 7, 2:11 AM EST
Return by in Newport
Sat, Nov 7, 4:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-11-07T00:01
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sat, Nov 7, 2:11 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Southern Shops
SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Newport
59.6 mi
01h 05m
To Anderson County Airport
61.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Adnah Church Road

    60 m · 11 sec · Adnah Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Old York Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alexander Love Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  7. 7

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Mountain Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
81.8 mi · 68%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 8%
Old York Road
6.1 mi · 5%
Alexander Love Highway
5.13 mi · 4%
York Road
4.88 mi · 4%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

81.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
01h 05m from Newport
Leave By
2:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport 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 Newport to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Newport and 61.2 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southern Shops and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.

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Spartanburg

6 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Gastonia

82 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 97.48 mi (156.88 km).

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#1 Newport

Newport is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9898600, -81.1009100
Altitude213
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: Adnah Church Road (-81.100958, 34.989889)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.69
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $15.34 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.06 $17.28 $34.56
Premium $4.46 $18.98 $37.96
Diesel $5.72 $24.35 $48.69

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 00:01:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.