Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night in Anderson County Airport on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
236.2 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
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6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Golden Strip Freeway, South Live Oak Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 146.9 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.94 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
118.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 47m highway drive covering 236.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and Golden Strip Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 146.9 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 146.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Golden Strip Freeway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near SC 20 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
16.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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SC 20 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SC 20 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
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.
7
117.9 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Charleston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Charleston
7
209.1 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 17 Alternate North: Moncks Corner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 199B
Toward US 17 Alternate North: Moncks Corner
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 Bonneau Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
Charleston
117.9 mi in
|
~2h 24m
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via I 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 146.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| South Live Oak Drive | 12 mi | 17m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| US 52 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Cooley Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Belton Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 146.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Bonneau Beach, 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
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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
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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
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Augusta Road
17
Turn right onto SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
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Highway 418
18
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
19
Continue on SC 418
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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McCarter Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
21
Merge onto I 385
23 mi
·
24 min
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Golden Strip Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 26
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 26
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
91 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 26
Toward Charleston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 199B
Toward US 17 Alternate North: Moncks Corner
Use the right lane.
25
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 17 Alternate
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Live Oak Drive
27
Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 52; US 17 Alternate
28
Continue on US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 Alternate; US 52
29
Turn slight left onto US 52
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 52
30
Turn left onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Black Oak Road
31
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Butter Road
32
Turn left onto Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Saracen Drive
33
Arrive at destination
Saracen Drive
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 118.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.9 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 25m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonneau Beach, 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 236.2 miles and 4h 47m.
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 I 26 for about 146.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.1 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 118.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.9 miles.
Arriving in Bonneau Beach, SC
The final approach into Bonneau Beach, 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 Bonneau Beach, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.94 one way
$73.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $40.39 | $80.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $43.72 | $87.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.80 | $11.34 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.67 | $9.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.07 | $15.12 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Bonneau Beach, SC
Late night in Bonneau Beach on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
22 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 47m 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 Bonneau Beach, SC covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Golden Strip Freeway, South Live Oak Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 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 $36.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Charleston along the way.
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