Origin
Five Forks, SC
Afternoon in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Forks, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Five Forks, SC
Wilawan Pantukang
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jaxon Matthew Willis
Trip Overview
The drive from Five Forks, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 42.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Woodruff Road, Pearman Dairy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.2 miles from Five Forks, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 42.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Woodruff Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 29 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 19 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 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Woodruff Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 296 / Five Forks Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (SC 296 / Five Forks Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 296 / Five Forks Road
At end of road, turn right onto SC 296 / Five Forks Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
5
42.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
42.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Five Forks, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
Anderson
34.5 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 29 mi | 35m |
| Woodruff Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Warner Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 29 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
344 ft
·
26 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto SC 296
153 ft
·
5 sec
·
Five Forks Road
4
Turn left onto SC 146
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodruff Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South
6
Merge onto I 85
29 mi
·
35 min
·
I 85
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 178
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
9
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
173 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 28 Bypass
10
Continue on 28 BYP
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
11
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Standridge Road
12
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
13
Turn right onto SC 24
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Whitner Street
14
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
15
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
16
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
17
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
18
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
19
Arrive at 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.2 miles from Five Forks, SC, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 42.5 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.2 miles or 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Five Forks, 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 Five Forks, SC
This is one driving day of about 42.5 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Five Forks, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Five Forks, SC · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Five Forks, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson County Airport, SC
The final approach into Anderson County Airport, 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 Anderson County Airport, 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
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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Greenville, SC
21 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
1 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
59m 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 Five Forks, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 42.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Woodruff Road, Pearman Dairy 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 21.2 miles from Five Forks, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (SC 296 / Five Forks Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Five Forks, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
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