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Trip from Red Hill, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

255.2 mi

411 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 1m ★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 7m

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

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Downtown Red Hill, SC, SC

Red Hill, SC

Denis Tolmachev

Downtown Anderson County Airport, SC, SC

Anderson County Airport, SC

Jimmy Liao

Trip Overview

The drive from Red Hill, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 255.2 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.84 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

127.6 miles from Red Hill, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 14m highway drive covering 255.2 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 90 / Highway 90.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 255.2 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 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 501 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 90 / Highway 90

Turn sharp right onto SC 90 / Highway 90

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 501 Business

Turn right onto US 501 Business

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
136.4 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 26 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 64B Toward I 26 West
5
138.1 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | 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
193 mi into trip | ~3h 50m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Red Hill, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

Greenville

193 mi in | ~3h 50m | via I 385

Pelzer

215.8 mi in | ~4h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 76.4 mi 1h 25m
I 26 54.8 mi 1h
Church Street 28.8 mi 34m
I 385 22.9 mi 24m
US 76 18.8 mi 24m
Highway 418 9.9 mi 14m
Cooley Bridge Road 5.6 mi 8m
Belton Highway 4.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 76.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.

1

Start on Dobros Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Dobros Road
2

Turn sharp right onto SC 90

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Highway 90
3

Turn right onto US 501 Business

2.2 mi · 4 min · US 501 Business
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto S-26-29

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 9th Avenue
5

Turn right onto Pine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pine Street
6

Merge onto US 501; US 701

29 mi · 34 min · Church Street
7

Turn straight onto SC 576

3.2 mi · 3 min · SC 576
8

Continue on US 76

6.7 mi · 7 min · US 76
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 76; US 301

12 mi · 16 min · US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Cheves Street
11

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Warley Street
12

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
13

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
14

Continue on I 20 Bus

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

1.7 mi · 3 min
Exit 64B Toward I 26 West
16

Merge onto I 26; US 76

55 mi · 1 hr · I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
19

Turn left onto SC 418

0.4 mi · 42 sec · McCarter Road
20

Continue on SC 418

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
21

Continue on SC 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
22

Turn left onto US 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Augusta Road
23

Turn right onto SC 247

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
24

Continue on SC 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247
25

Continue on SC 247

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street
26

Turn left onto SC 20

374 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
27

Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
28

Continue on US 76; US 178

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway
29

Continue on US 76; US 178

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street
30

Turn left onto US 29

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
31

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

468 ft · 10 sec · South Murray Avenue
32

Turn right onto SC 28

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
33

Continue on SC 28

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 28 Bypass
34

Turn left onto SC 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Whitner Street
35

Continue on SC 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
36

Turn left onto Airport Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Airport Road
37

Continue on South Warner Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · South Warner Road
38

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

55 ft · 7 sec · Airport Road
39

Turn right

293 ft · 21 sec
40

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 127.6 miles from Red Hill, SC, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.6 miles or 2h 37m 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 8m

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 Red Hill, 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 Red Hill, SC

This is one driving day of about 255.2 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Hill, 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 76.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.6 mi from Red Hill, SC · 2h 37m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

128 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.6 miles from Red Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 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.

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...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 123.2
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.84 one way

$81.68 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $44.50 $89.00
premium $4.78 $48.01 $96.01
diesel $5.64 $56.70 $113.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Magnolia Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Florence, SC

Tesla

18 DCFC

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

University Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Conway, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Refuel Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bishopville, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Village at Sandhill - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Florence, SC Rechargery Relay - David H McLeod Blvd

Florence, SC

IONNA

8 DCFC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 5 Non-Networked: 4 EV Connect: 3 eVgo Network: 3 CIRCLE_K: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.6 0 $26.80 $12.25
Efficient EV 63.8 0 $22.33 $10.21
EV Truck/SUV 102.1 1 $35.73 $16.33

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 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 15 hours ago

Origin

Red Hill, SC

Afternoon in Red Hill on Monday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anderson County Airport, SC

Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Monday

Local time

2:05 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 14m 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 Red Hill, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 255.2 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.6 miles from Red Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.84 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 22 significant decision points across 255.2 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 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 501 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Red Hill, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

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