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

The driving distance from Wedgewood, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.27 mi
02h 59m
Flight
132.43 mi
213.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.43 mi
Kilometers
213.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.27 mi
Kilometers
286.9 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Fri, May 1, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Wedgewood
Fri, May 1, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wedgewood
2026-04-30T23:38
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Fri, May 1, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wedgewood
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
Newberry
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Wedgewood
79.8 mi
01h 29m
To Anderson County Airport
98.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tillman Nursery Road

    1531 ft · 1 min · Tillman Nursery Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kings Highway

    900 ft · 18 sec · South Kings Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 261 South

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 261 South

  4. 4

    Turn left

    27.9 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  20. 20

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  26. 26

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wedgewood 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 34%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 13%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 6%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 3%
Highway 261 South
4.36 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 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 29m from Wedgewood
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wedgewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Wedgewood to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Wedgewood and 98.5 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wedgewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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
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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 Wedgewood and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 132.43 mi (213.12 km).

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#1 Wedgewood

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,628
Coordinates33.8837700, -80.5125800
Altitude64
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: Tillman Nursery Road (-80.51258, 33.883762)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $24.91
Round trip
$49.83
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.91 $49.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.86 $55.72
Premium $4.78 $30.05 $60.11
Diesel $5.62 $35.37 $70.75

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wedgewood and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 23:38:19.

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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.