Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
251.9 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
The drive from Anderson, SC to Port Royal, SC covers 251.9 miles and takes about 4h 58m 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 $40.31 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
126 miles from Anderson, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 58m drive with frequent turns across 251.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, SC to Port Royal, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 247 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cooley Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, SC and Port Royal, SC.
Start on East Whitner Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn left onto East River Street
Continue on Belton Highway
Continue on Anderson Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto River Street
Continue on Highway 247
Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
Turn right onto Highway 418
Continue on Milacron Drive
Continue on McCarter Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
Turn right
Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
Continue on Russell Bell Bridge
Continue on Ribaut Road
Turn right onto Paris Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Royal, SC than in the middle of the route.
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 251.9 miles and 4h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126 mi from Anderson, SC · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 126 miles from Anderson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Port Royal, 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 Port Royal, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$40.31 one way
$80.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
| premium | $4.78 | $47.38 | $94.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.96 | $111.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.45 | $12.09 |
| Efficient EV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.27 | $16.12 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Anderson on Saturday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Port Royal on Saturday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Archdale, NC
126 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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