How far is Red Hill, SC from Anderson, SC?

The driving distance from Red Hill, SC to Anderson, SC is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.25 mi
03h 58m
Flight
196.81 mi
316.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.81 mi
Kilometers
316.74 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.25 mi
Kilometers
380.2 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Fri, Oct 16, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-10-16T00:50
Arrive Anderson
Fri, Oct 16, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Red Hill
115.9 mi
01h 59m
To Anderson
120.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Hill and Anderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Anderson.

  1. 1

    Start on Pee Dee Road South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Pee Dee Road South

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East River Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East River Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Fant Street

    1272 ft · 35 sec · South Fant Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Whitner Street

    1405 ft · 50 sec · East Whitner Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill and Anderson.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 32%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 24%
Pee Dee Road South
23.1 mi · 10%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 10%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
196.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 59m from Red Hill
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Red Hill and Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Hill to Anderson?

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Red Hill and 120.4 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.82 one way or $65.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Red Hill and Sunny near Anderson.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 196.81 mi (316.74 km).

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#1 Red Hill

Red Hill is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9996100, -79.2581000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Pee Dee Road South (-79.258576, 33.999583)
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.56 L · about $32.82
Round trip
$65.64
16.68 gal · 63.12 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $32.82 $65.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $36.70 $73.39
Premium $4.80 $40.06 $80.11
Diesel $5.84 $48.69 $97.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and Anderson. The current time is 00:50:15.

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.