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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.83 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.61 mi
20.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.87 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Williamston
Tue, May 12, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamston
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Anderson
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Belton
SC

City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States

From Williamston
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Anderson
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Park

    25 m · 10 sec · Spring Park

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2836 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Anderson Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Anderson Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 29 Bypass North

    1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 29 Bypass North

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass North

    836 ft · 11 sec · Highway 28 Bypass North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East River Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Fant Street

    1272 ft · 35 sec · South Fant Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Whitner Street

    1405 ft · 50 sec · East Whitner Street

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Highway
10.4 mi · 70%
East River Street
1.58 mi · 11%
Anderson Drive
0.94 mi · 6%
Highway 29 Bypass North
0.88 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.54 mi · 4%
East Whitner Street
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
00h 12m from Williamston
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Clemson

36 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

38 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

70 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.3 km).

Williamston

#1 Williamston

Town in Anderson County, South Carolina

Population4,298
Coordinates34.6184500, -82.4779100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Park (-82.477918, 34.618451)
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamston and Anderson. The current time is 20:29:35.

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.