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

The driving distance from Orangeburg, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175 mi
02h 50m
Flight
126.77 mi
204.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.77 mi
Kilometers
204.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175 mi
Kilometers
281.63 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orangeburg
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orangeburg
9:30 PM EDT
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
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Orangeburg
80.5 mi
01h 25m
To Anderson County Airport
94.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitman Street

    50 m · 10 sec · Whitman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Matthews Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  6. 6

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  20. 20

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orangeburg 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
93.6 mi · 54%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 13%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 6%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 3%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

93.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 25m from Orangeburg
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Orangeburg and 94.5 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newberry, 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 Newberry.

RAIL

Columbia

62 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

91 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Greenville

97 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 126.77 mi (204.02 km).

Orangeburg

#1 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
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: Whitman Street Southeast (-80.855681, 33.491869)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $24.48
Round trip
$48.96
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.48 $48.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.37 $54.74
Premium $4.78 $29.53 $59.06
Diesel $5.62 $34.76 $69.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orangeburg and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 00:48:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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