Origin
Five Forks, SC
Afternoon in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Forks, SC to Anderson, SC
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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, SC
HedMidia Notícias
Trip Overview
The drive from Five Forks, SC to Anderson, SC covers 37.8 miles and takes about 56m 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, Woodruff Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 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
18.9 miles from Five Forks, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Highway 81 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.2 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 15 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 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Highway 81 North. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward SC 81: Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SC 81: Anderson
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| Highway 81 North | 5 mi | 8m |
| Woodruff Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Greenville Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 81 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Fant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Whitner Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Five Forks Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks, SC and Anderson, 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
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 85
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 27
Toward SC 81: Anderson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
194 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto SC 81
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highway 81 North
10
Continue on SC 81
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 81
11
Continue on SC 81
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 81 North
12
Continue on East Greenville Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Greenville Street
13
Turn left onto North Fant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fant Street
14
Turn right onto East Whitner Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Whitner Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Whitner Street
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 18.9 miles from Five Forks, SC, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 37.8 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, 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.
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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 Five Forks, SC
This is one driving day of about 37.8 miles and 56m.
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 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Five Forks, SC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Five Forks, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson, SC
The final approach into Anderson, 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, 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
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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, SC
Afternoon in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
19 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
2 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
56m 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, SC covers 37.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Highway 81 North, Woodruff 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 18.9 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 $6.05 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 37.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Five Forks, SC to Anderson, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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