How far is South Sumter, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from South Sumter, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
191.54 mi
03h 12m
Flight
141.01 mi
226.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.01 mi
Kilometers
226.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.54 mi
Kilometers
308.25 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in South Sumter
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sumter
2026-05-12T20:31
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Sumter
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
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From South Sumter
84.1 mi
01h 36m
To Anderson County Airport
107.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Branch Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Branch Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    631 ft · 20 sec · Atlantic Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maney Street

    1781 ft · 50 sec · Maney Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palmetto Street

    1916 ft · 55 sec · Palmetto Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Guignard Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Guignard Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wedgefield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wedgefield Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wedgefield Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wedgefield Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Deschamps Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Deschamps Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Patriot Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  28. 28

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  34. 34

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  40. 40

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  41. 41

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  42. 42

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sumter 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
43 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 32%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 12%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 36m from South Sumter
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Sumter 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 South Sumter to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from South Sumter and 107.4 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Sumter 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 South Sumter and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 141.01 mi (226.93 km).

South Sumter

#1 South Sumter

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population2,411
Coordinates33.9057100, -80.3461900
Altitude49
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: Branch Street (-80.346438, 33.905656)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.55
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.78 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.78 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.62 $38.02 $76.04

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sumter and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 20:31:15.

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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.