Origin
Anderson, SC
Late night in Anderson on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, SC to Forest Acres, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
120.9 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, SC
Junior Bastos
Forest Acres, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, East River Street, Belton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.91 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
60.5 miles from Anderson, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 120.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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, SC to Forest Acres, SC is easy. At 2h 30m 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, SC to Forest Acres, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East River Street | — | — |
| Belton Highway | — | — |
| Anderson Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Highway 247 | — | — |
| Cooley Bridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, SC and Forest Acres, SC.
1
Start on East Whitner Street
33 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Whitner Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto East River Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East River Street
4
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
5
Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
6
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
8
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
9
Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Augusta Road
11
Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
12
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
13
Continue on McCarter Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McCarter Road
14
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
16
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 126, US 76: Columbia
18
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
2 min
19
Turn left onto Bull Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bull Street
20
Turn right onto Colonial Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonial Drive
21
Continue on Farrow Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Farrow Road
22
Turn right onto Academy Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
Academy Street
23
Turn straight onto West Belt Line Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Boulevard
24
Turn slight right onto North Beltline Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Beltline Boulevard
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.5 miles from Anderson, SC, or about 1h 15m 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Acres, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anderson, 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, SC
This is one driving day of about 120.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Anderson, 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 60.5 mi from Anderson, SC · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Anderson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Acres, SC
The final approach into Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, 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
$18.91 one way
$37.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.38 | $44.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.69 | $53.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.69 | $5.80 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.93 | $7.74 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Forest Acres, SC
Late night in Forest Acres on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East River Street, Belton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.5 miles from Anderson, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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, SC to Forest Acres, SC is easy. At 2h 30m 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, SC to Forest Acres, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anderson, SC to Forest Acres, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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