How far is Simpsonville, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Hedge Street
45 m · 11 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
819 ft · 22 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1079 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn straight onto West Georgia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Georgia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 385 North: Greenville
2586 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
2765 ft · 36 sec · Golden Strip Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson
156 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
1.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South, US 29: Atlanta
1295 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
995 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Standridge Road
763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road
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Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Whitner Street
1228 ft · 27 sec · 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 Simpsonville and Anderson County Airport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Simpsonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anderson County Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
West Pelzer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Simpsonville and 21.7 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Simpsonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 30.79 mi (49.55 km).
#1 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
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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