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

The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
225.81 mi
03h 30m
Flight
177.69 mi
285.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.69 mi
Kilometers
285.97 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.81 mi
Kilometers
363.41 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 26, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sun, Apr 26, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-26T03:04
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 26, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Summerville
105.9 mi
01h 45m
To Anderson County Airport
120 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Summerville 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
147 mi · 65%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 10%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 39m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
177.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 45m from Summerville
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Summerville 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 Summerville to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Summerville and 120 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.57 one way or $63.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Summerville and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 177.69 mi (285.97 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population53,301
Coordinates33.0185000, -80.1756500
Altitude27
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: East Richardson Avenue (-80.1755, 33.018698)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $31.57
Round trip
$63.14
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.57 $63.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.78 $38.08 $76.16
Diesel $5.62 $44.82 $89.65

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 03:04:59.

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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.