Origin
Anderson, SC
Evening in Anderson on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, SC to Parker, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, SC
Junior Bastos
Parker, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson, SC to Parker, SC covers 29.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Highway 81 North, White Horse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 29.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Highway 81 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Highway 81 North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near I 85.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 29
Take the exit onto US 29 toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Do...
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anderson, SC and Parker, SC, road signs point toward Greenville, Columbia and Travelers Rest.
Greenville
24 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 29
Columbia
24 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 29
Travelers Rest
25.5 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Highway 81 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| White Horse Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| East Greenville Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| US 29 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 81 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 81 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, SC and Parker, SC.
1
Start on East Whitner Street
31 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Whitner Street
2
Turn right onto SC 28 Business
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 29 Business; SC 81
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Greenville Street
4
Continue on SC 81
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 81 North
5
Continue on SC 81
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 81
6
Continue on SC 81
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 81
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Merge onto I 85
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 29
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 29
Exit 42
Toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29
Toward I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 25
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
White Horse Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SC 253
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Blue Ridge Drive
15
Turn left
350 ft
·
25 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Parker, SC
Evening in Parker on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
46m 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 Parker, SC covers 29.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Highway 81 North, White Horse Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.68 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anderson, SC and Parker, SC, road signs point toward Greenville, Columbia and Travelers Rest.
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