Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Wednesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bennettsville, SC
Data updated 29 minutes ago
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
205.9 mi
331 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
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
Bennettsville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bennettsville, SC covers 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lancaster Highway, Golden Strip Freeway, Pageland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on Lancaster Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.20 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
102.9 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bennettsville, SC covers 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 23m, 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 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lancaster Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 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 39.3 miles in near I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 205.9 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 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; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
39.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
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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.
5
62.2 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
5
138.1 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
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SC 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
190.9 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
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US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck / Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck / Front Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bennettsville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Whitmire along the way.
Whitmire
63.6 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Highway | 23.6 mi | 29m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| Pageland Highway | 22 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| US 1 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Highway 72 East | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| West End Road | 13.6 mi | 20m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Lancaster Highway
— 23.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Bennettsville, 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
Turn left onto US 29
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shockley Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto US 29; US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
10
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
11
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
12
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
14
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
15
Continue on SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Augusta Road
17
Turn right onto SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
18
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
19
Continue on SC 418
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McCarter Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
21
Merge onto I 385
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 26
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 26
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
24
Turn left onto SC 72
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 72 East
25
Continue on SC 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
26
Turn left onto SC 72
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 72; SC 121
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Carlisle Whitmire Highway
28
Continue on SC 72; SC 121
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
29
Continue on SC 72; SC 121
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlisle Chester Highway
30
Continue on SC 72; SC 121
14 mi
·
20 min
·
West End Road
31
Take the ramp
262 ft
·
7 sec
32
Merge onto US 321; SC 9; SC 121
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
33
Turn right onto SC 9
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Lancaster Highway
34
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Highway
35
Continue on SC 9
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
36
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SC 9
37
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
SC 9
38
Merge onto SC 9
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pageland Highway
39
Continue on SC 9
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Mc Gregor Street
40
Continue on SC 9
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McGregor Street
41
Continue on SC 9
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Street
42
Continue on SC 9
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
43
Merge onto SC 9
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boulevard
44
Continue on SC 9
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Chesterfield Highway
Use the left lane.
45
Continue on SC 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Front Street
47
Turn right onto US 1; SC 9
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 1; SC 9
48
Continue on SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cheraw Street
49
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Market Street
50
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
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 102.9 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennettsville, 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.
+
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 205.9 miles and 4h 23m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Lancaster Highway for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.9 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.9 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennettsville, SC
The final approach into Bennettsville, 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 Bennettsville, 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
$32.20 one way
$64.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.46 | $90.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.83 | $13.18 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Bennettsville, SC
Morning in Bennettsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
SW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
74°F
Belmont, NC
103 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
29 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
4h 23m 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 Bennettsville, SC covers 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lancaster Highway, Golden Strip Freeway, Pageland Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.9 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 $32.20 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 205.9 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 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; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bennettsville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Whitmire along the way.
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