Origin
Georgetown, SC
Morning in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
247 mi
398 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, SC
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Anderson County Airport, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 247 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, US 76, US Highway 521 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.63 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
123.5 miles from Georgetown, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 8m highway drive covering 247 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and US 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and US 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 247 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.2 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
77.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
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US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Turn left onto US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
123.9 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 76 / Bull Street
Turn right onto US 76 / Bull Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
129.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
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I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
184.8 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
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I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Georgetown, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
184.8 mi in
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~3h 44m
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via I 385
Pelzer
207.6 mi in
|
~4h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 55.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 76 | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| US Highway 521 | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| I 385 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| North Brooks Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| C E Murray Boulevard | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Highmarket Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on US 17 Alternate; US 521
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Highmarket Street
2
Continue on US 521
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Highway
3
Continue on US 521 Bus
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgetown Highway
4
Continue on US 521 Bus
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on US 521
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 521
6
Continue on US 521
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Society Street
7
Continue on US 521
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
8
Continue on US 521
12 mi
·
13 min
·
C E Murray Boulevard
9
Turn slight right
336 ft
·
4 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
11
Merge onto US 521; SC 261
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
12
Continue on US 521; SC 261
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Boyce Street
13
Turn right onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
14
Continue on US 301; US 521
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Brooks Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Guignard Drive
17
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 76; US 378
34 mi
·
42 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
21
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Millwood Avenue
22
Turn left onto SC 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
23
Turn right onto US 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto US 76
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on I 126; US 76
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 126; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 26; US 76
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
29
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
30
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
31
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
32
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Augusta Road
33
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
34
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
35
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
36
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
37
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
38
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
39
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
40
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
41
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
468 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
42
Turn right onto SC 28
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
43
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
44
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
45
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
46
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
47
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
48
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
49
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
50
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.5 miles from Georgetown, SC, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.5 miles or 2h 34m 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 3m
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 Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, SC
This is one driving day of about 247 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Georgetown, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.5 mi from Georgetown, SC · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.5 miles from Georgetown, 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
$38.63 one way
$77.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.23 | $84.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.71 | $91.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.53 | $109.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.86 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.61 | $9.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.58 | $15.81 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
14 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Georgetown, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 247 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, US 76, US Highway 521. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.5 miles from Georgetown, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 247 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.2 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Georgetown, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
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