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

The driving distance from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.06 mi
01h 43m
Flight
63.56 mi
102.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.56 mi
Kilometers
102.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.06 mi
Kilometers
154.59 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Fountain Inn
SC

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

From Union
41.6 mi
00h 51m
To Anderson County Airport
54.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pinckney Street

    17 m · 5 sec · North Pinckney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cross Keys Highway

    14 mi · 21 min · Cross Keys Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Union Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 49

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 49

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 North: Greenville

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  22. 22

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
17.6 mi · 18%
Cross Keys Highway
14 mi · 15%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 10%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 6%
Union Highway
5.18 mi · 5%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 385 North

Merge slight left

17.4 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Inn
00h 51m from Union
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union and Mostly 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 Union to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Fountain Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Union and 54.4 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Inn

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

27 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

58 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 63.56 mi (102.29 km).

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#1 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population8,045
Coordinates34.7154100, -81.6237100
Altitude196
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: North Pinckney Street (-81.623822, 34.715402)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.43
Round trip
$26.86
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.43 $26.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.78 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.62 $19.07 $38.13

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 Union and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 23:09:50.

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.