Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Georgetown, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 8m

Distance

246.8 mi

397 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 55m ★

6 AM

5h 8m

8 AM

5h 35m

10 AM

5h 18m

12 PM

5h 15m

3 PM

5h 19m

5 PM

5h 34m

8 PM

5h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Anderson County Airport, SC

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town in and county seat of Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Georgetown, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Georgetown, SC covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, Garners Ferry Road, US Highway 521 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 246.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Georgetown, SC covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near SC 20 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 246.8 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 16.8 miles (SC 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

16.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | SC 20 / North Main Street

Turn left onto SC 20 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

39.3 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway

Merge onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

117.9 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 126; US 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76 toward I 126, US 76: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia

121.3 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward Huger Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Huger Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 26	55.8 mi	1h 1m
Garners Ferry Road	36.2 mi	45m
US Highway 521	26.8 mi	30m
Golden Strip Freeway	22.9 mi	24m
Manning Road	15.1 mi	17m
Greeleyville Highway	14.2 mi	16m
Highway 418	9.9 mi	14m
Highmarket Street	9.2 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 26 — 55.8 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Georgetown, SC.

Start on this road

293 ft · 21 sec · this road

Turn right onto Airport Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Airport Road

Turn right onto SC 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 24

Continue on SC 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Whitner Street

Turn right onto SC 28

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 28 Bypass

Continue on SC 28

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

Turn left onto US 29

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue

Turn right onto US 29

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

Turn right onto US 29; US 76; US 178

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street

Continue on US 76; US 178

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway

Continue on US 76; US 178

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

Turn left onto SC 20

374 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto SC 247

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street

Continue on SC 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247

Continue on SC 247

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 25

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Augusta Road

Turn right onto SC 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

Continue on SC 418

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

Continue on SC 418

0.2 mi · 19 sec · McCarter Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 385

23 mi · 24 min · Golden Strip Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 26

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 26

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 126; US 76

Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Huger Street Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 21; US 176; US 321

0.7 mi · 1 min · Huger Street

Turn left onto Gervais Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 76; US 378

1.4 mi · 2 min · Millwood Avenue

Continue on US 76; US 378

1.3 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

Continue on US 76; US 378

36 mi · 45 min · Garners Ferry Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

Turn slight right onto US 521

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bultman Drive

Continue on US 521

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

Continue on US 521

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 521

15 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

Continue on US 521

0.7 mi · 50 sec · North Church Street

Turn left onto US 521; SC 261

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

Continue on US 521; SC 261

14 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

Continue on US 521

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Society Street

Continue on US 521

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Society Street

Continue on US 521

27 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

Continue on US 521 Bus

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 521 Bus

7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

Continue on US 17 Alternate; US 521

9.2 mi · 12 min · Highmarket Street

Arrive at destination

US 17 Alternate; US 521

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 123.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 2h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 54 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.4 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 246.8 miles and 5h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 55.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.4 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, SC

123 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.

Popular next leg

Columbia, SC to Georgetown, SC

123.9 mi · 2h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Fountain Inn, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Georgetown, SC

The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Indah Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, South Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037080275

Visit website

Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cayce, South Carolina

2.4 mi

Poindexter Coffee

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18037797779

Visit website

Indah Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037080275

Visit website

Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.4

Cayce, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037641044

Visit website

The Game Show Challenge - Columbia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18034701112

Visit website

Columbia Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18037992810

Visit website

Escapology Escape Rooms Columbia (Vista)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18039004144

Visit website

Craft Axe Throwing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18032813803

Visit website

Robert Mills House and Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 12–1 pm

+18032527742

Visit website

Georgetown Historic District

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 246.8

Georgetown, South Carolina

Visit website

South Carolina State Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18038984921

Visit website

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 123.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 144.7

Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions

Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.59 one way

$77.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$42.20	$84.40
premium	$4.70	$45.68	$91.35
diesel	$5.61	$54.49	$108.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74	0	$25.91	$11.85
Efficient EV	61.7	0	$21.60	$9.87
EV Truck/SUV	98.7	1	$34.55	$15.80

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Anderson County Airport, SC

Night in Anderson County Airport on Thursday

Local time

9:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, SC

Night in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

9:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Georgetown, SC covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 26, Garners Ferry Road, US Highway 521. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.4 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 $38.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Georgetown, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Georgetown, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Georgetown, SC

Nearby Places

Indah Coffee

Poindexter Coffee

Indah Coffee

Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce

The Game Show Challenge - Columbia

Columbia Museum of Art

Escapology Escape Rooms Columbia (Vista)

Craft Axe Throwing

Robert Mills House and Gardens

Georgetown Historic District

South Carolina State Museum

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

National Parks Near This Route

Congaree National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Anderson County Airport, SC

Georgetown, SC

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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