Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night in Anderson County Airport on Wednesday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Boiling Springs, SC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Boiling Springs, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Boiling Springs, SC covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Pearman Dairy Road, Boiling Springs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 64.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near I 85.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 64.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
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I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward SC 9: Spartanburg, Boiling Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75
Toward SC 9: Spartanburg, Boiling Springs
7
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 9 North: Boiling Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SC 9 North: Boiling Springs
5
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 53.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Boiling Springs Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Whitner Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 53.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Boiling Springs, SC.
1
Start on this road
293 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn right onto SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
4
Continue on SC 24
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Standridge Road
7
Turn left onto SC 28
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
8
Turn left onto US 178
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
10
Merge onto I 85
48 mi
·
58 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 75
Toward SC 9: Spartanburg, Boiling Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
143 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SC 9 North: Boiling Springs
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SC 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boiling Springs Road
15
Turn straight onto SC 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Boiling Springs Road
16
Turn sharp right
267 ft
·
20 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Springs, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anderson County Airport, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anderson County Airport, SC
This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boiling Springs, SC
The final approach into Boiling Springs, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boiling Springs, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boiling Springs, SC
Late night in Boiling Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Greenville, SC
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Boiling Springs, SC covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Pearman Dairy Road, Boiling Springs Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 64.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Boiling Springs, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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