Origin
Saint Andrews, SC
Afternoon in Saint Andrews on Tuesday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Andrews, SC to Anderson, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
112 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Andrews, SC
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Anderson, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Anderson, SC covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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 54.4 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.51 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
56 miles from Saint Andrews, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 112 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 385. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.4 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 21 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 54.4 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 0.1 miles in near US 176 / Broad River Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 176 / Broad River Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 176 / Broad River Road
Turn right onto US 176 / Broad River Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m 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
55.5 mi into trip
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~1h 1m 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
5
78.3 mi into trip
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~1h 26m 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
111.7 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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East Whitner Street
Turn left onto East Whitner Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Andrews, SC and Anderson, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
55.5 mi in
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~1h 1m
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via I 385
Pelzer
78.3 mi in
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~1h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 54.4 mi | 59m |
| 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 |
| East River Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Highway 247 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Anderson Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 54.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews, SC and Anderson, SC.
1
Start on Whiteford Road
276 ft
·
14 sec
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Whiteford Road
2
Turn right onto US 176
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Broad River Road
3
Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Andrews Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
5
Merge onto I 26; US 76
54 mi
·
59 min
·
I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
8
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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McCarter Road
9
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
10
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
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Highway 418
11
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Augusta Road
12
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
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Cooley Bridge Road
13
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
14
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
15
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
12 sec
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North Main Street
16
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
17
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Belton Highway
18
Continue on US 76; US 178
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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East River Street
19
Turn right onto South Fant Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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South Fant Street
20
Turn left onto East Whitner Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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East Whitner Street
21
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 56 miles from Saint Andrews, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews, SC
This is one driving day of about 112 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Andrews, 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 26 for about 54.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Saint Andrews, SC · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 56 miles from Saint Andrews, 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
$17.51 one way
$35.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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, SC
Afternoon in Anderson on Tuesday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
3 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
2h 17m 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 Saint Andrews, SC to Anderson, SC covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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 56 miles from Saint Andrews, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.51 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 is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 176 / Broad River Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint Andrews, SC and Anderson, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
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