How far is Williamston, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Anderson, SC is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamston and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamston and Anderson.
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Start on Spring Park
25 m · 10 sec · Spring Park
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2836 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Anderson Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Anderson Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Anderson Highway
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Merge slight right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Highway 29 Bypass North
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass North
836 ft · 11 sec · Highway 28 Bypass North
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Turn right onto East River Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East River Street
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Turn right onto South Fant Street
1272 ft · 35 sec · South Fant Street
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Turn left onto East Whitner Street
1405 ft · 50 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamston and Anderson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Anderson Highway
Merge slight right
7.92 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Williamston and Mostly Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Anderson?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Williamston and 7.3 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamston and Mostly Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.3 km).
#1 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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