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Trip from Goose Creek, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

218 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 3m ★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Goose Creek, SC, SC

Goose Creek, SC

Sefa Demirtaş

Downtown Anderson County Airport, SC, SC

Anderson County Airport, SC

Jimmy Liao

Trip Overview

The drive from Goose Creek, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, I 385, Highway 418 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.89 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

109 miles from Goose Creek, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 218 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 385. The longest continuous stretch is about 152.6 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 31 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 152.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 385. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 26.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.8 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
155.8 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | 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
5
178.6 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Take the exit toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
5
218 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | Airport Road

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
218 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Goose Creek, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

Greenville

155.8 mi in | ~2h 51m | via I 385

Pelzer

178.6 mi in | ~3h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 152.6 mi 2h 46m
I 385 22.9 mi 24m
Highway 418 9.9 mi 14m
Cooley Bridge Road 5.6 mi 8m
Belton Highway 4.7 mi 6m
Highway 247 3.6 mi 4m
East River Street 2.6 mi 3m
Anderson Street 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 152.6 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goose Creek, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.

1

Start on The Oaks Avenue

38 ft · 3 sec · The Oaks Avenue
2

Turn right onto Old State Road

237 ft · 12 sec · Old State Road
3

Continue on Old State Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old State Road
4

Continue on Goose Creek Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Goose Creek Road
5

Continue on US 78

1.3 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 26

153 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
10

Turn left onto SC 418

0.4 mi · 42 sec · McCarter Road
11

Continue on SC 418

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
12

Continue on SC 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
13

Turn left onto US 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Augusta Road
14

Turn right onto SC 247

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
15

Continue on SC 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247
16

Continue on SC 247

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street
17

Turn left onto SC 20

374 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
18

Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
19

Continue on US 76; US 178

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway
20

Continue on US 76; US 178

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street
21

Turn left onto US 29

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

468 ft · 10 sec · South Murray Avenue
23

Turn right onto SC 28

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
24

Continue on SC 28

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 28 Bypass
25

Turn left onto SC 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Whitner Street
26

Continue on SC 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
27

Turn left onto Airport Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Airport Road
28

Continue on South Warner Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · South Warner Road
29

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

55 ft · 7 sec · Airport Road
30

Turn right

293 ft · 21 sec
31

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 109 miles from Goose Creek, SC, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.6 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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 16m

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 Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, SC

This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goose Creek, 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 152.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109 mi from Goose Creek, SC · 2h into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

109 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

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belmont, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109 miles from Goose Creek, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 75.2
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.89 one way

$69.78 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $38.01 $76.03
premium $4.78 $41.01 $82.02
diesel $5.64 $48.43 $96.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Orangeburg, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Cayce, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Spinx - Tesla Supercharger

Orangeburg, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 338

Cayce, SC

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

CircleK - North Charleston, SC

North Charleston, SC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Target T1829 (N Charleston, SC)

North Charleston, SC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 AMPUP: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 ZEFNET: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.4 0 $22.89 $10.46
Efficient EV 54.5 0 $19.08 $8.72
EV Truck/SUV 87.2 1 $30.52 $13.95

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Goose Creek, SC

Afternoon in Goose Creek on Monday

Local time

2:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anderson County Airport, SC

Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Monday

Local time

2:11 PM

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

23 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

4h 15m 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 Goose Creek, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 385, Highway 418. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 miles from Goose Creek, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.89 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 straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.8 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Goose Creek, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

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