Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
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Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bamberg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
147.2 mi
237 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
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
Bamberg, SC
Leopold Heid Aerist Dronemedia
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bamberg, SC covers 147.2 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sleepy Creek Road, North Highway 28, Old Barnwell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on Sleepy Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.02 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
73.6 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 147.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 147.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sleepy Creek Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SC 24 / Highway 24.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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SC 24 / Highway 24
Turn right onto SC 24 / Highway 24
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass
Turn right onto SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Turn right onto SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
SC 225 / State Highway 225
Turn right onto SC 225 / State Highway 225
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
100.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck / Rutland Drive
Turn left onto SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck / Rutland Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Creek Road | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| North Highway 28 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Old Barnwell Road | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Abbeville Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Heritage Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| East Greenwood Street | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Highway 78 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Sleepy Creek Road
— 18.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Bamberg, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn right onto SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
6
Continue on SC 28
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
7
Continue on SC 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 28
8
Turn right onto SC 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Abbeville Highway
9
Continue on SC 28
14 mi
·
20 min
·
North Highway 28
10
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto SC 20
472 ft
·
10 sec
·
Court Square
12
Continue on SC 20
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto SC 72
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
East Greenwood Street
14
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 72
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SC 225
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Highway 225
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Taggart Avenue
17
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Nixon Circle
18
Continue on SC 225
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Street
19
Continue on SC 225
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 225 Bypass South
20
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Scotch Cross Road West
21
Turn right onto US 25; US 178
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 25 South
22
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
23
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epworth Camp Road East
24
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McFerrin Road
25
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenwood Highway
26
Continue on US 25
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Sleepy Creek Road
27
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
28
Continue on US 25
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
29
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
30
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
31
Continue on SC 19
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Laurens Street Northwest
32
Turn left onto SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rutland Drive
33
Continue on SC 118; US 78 Truck
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rudy Mason Parkway
34
Continue on SC 118; US 78 Truck; SC 302
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Pine Log Road
35
Turn left onto US 78
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
36
Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Old Barnwell Road
37
Turn left onto SC 781
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tinker Creek Road
38
Turn right onto US 78
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
39
Continue on US 78; SC 39
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
40
Continue on US 78
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 78
41
Continue on US 78
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dexter Street
42
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
43
Continue on US 78
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
44
Arrive at destination
US 78
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 73.6 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 32 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 49m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bamberg, 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 147.2 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Sleepy Creek Road for about 18.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.6 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.6 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bamberg, SC
The final approach into Bamberg, 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 Bamberg, 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
$23.02 one way
$46.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.24 | $54.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.50 | $65.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Bamberg, SC
Morning in Bamberg on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
36 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 35m 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 Bamberg, SC covers 147.2 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sleepy Creek Road, North Highway 28, Old Barnwell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.6 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 $23.02 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bamberg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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