Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
166.8 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Jaxon Matthew Willis
The drive from Saint Matthews, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 166.8 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Old State Road, Caw Caw Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.69 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.4 miles from Saint Matthews, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 166.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Matthews, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Matthews, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Caw Caw Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 418 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McCarter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milacron Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 418 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Matthews, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Bridge Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road
Turn left onto Caw Caw Highway
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Turn left onto McCarter Road
Continue on Milacron Drive
Continue on Highway 418
Turn left onto Augusta Road
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
Continue on Highway 247
Continue on River Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto Anderson Street
Continue on Belton Highway
Continue on East River Street
Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
Turn left onto West Whitner Street
Continue on Highway 24
Turn left onto Airport Road
Continue on South Warner Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Matthews, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Matthews, SC
This is one driving day of about 166.8 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.4 mi from Saint Matthews, SC · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 83.4 miles from Saint Matthews, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$26.69 one way
$53.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.08 | $58.17 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.06 | $74.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.35 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Saint Matthews on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Mauldin, SC
83 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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