Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
154.2 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jaxon Matthew Willis
Saint Matthews, SC
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Airport Road, Highway 24, West Whitner Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 154.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airport Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Whitner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearman Dairy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Murray Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Shockley Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Airport Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Saint Matthews, SC.
1
Start on the route
292 ft
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn right onto Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
4
Continue on West Whitner Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
6
Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
7
Turn left onto South Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
8
Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shockley Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto East River Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
10
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
11
Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
14
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
15
Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Augusta Road
17
Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
18
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
19
Continue on McCarter Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McCarter Road
20
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
22
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Charleston
24
Take the exit slight right toward SC 6: North Saint Matthews
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
SC 6: North Saint Matthews
25
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
26
Turn straight onto Caw Caw Highway
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Caw Caw Highway
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road
28
Turn left onto Bridge Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridge Street
29
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
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 77.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Matthews, 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.
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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 154.2 miles and 3h 12m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.1 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Matthews, SC
The final approach into Saint Matthews, 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 Saint Matthews, 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
$24.68 one way
$49.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.01 | $58.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.59 | $9.87 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Saint Matthews, SC
Afternoon in Saint Matthews on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
3h 12m 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 Saint Matthews, SC covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airport Road, Highway 24, West Whitner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.1 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 $24.68 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saint Matthews, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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