Origin
South Sumter, SC
Afternoon in South Sumter on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Sumter, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
168.8 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jaxon Matthew Willis
Trip Overview
Spanning 168.8 miles across South Carolina, this journey from South Sumter to the Anderson County Airport is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 3 hours and 36 minutes. Because the drive is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $27 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers moving between these two parts of the state. You will primarily utilize I-26, US-76, and I-385 to navigate the route. Given the interstate-heavy nature of the path, it is a practical choice for those prioritizing efficiency and speed over backroad exploration.
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
84.4 miles from South Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 79% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.7 miles on I-26. The personality of the drive leans toward a functional interstate grind rather than a winding rural tour. While the transition between major highways keeps the route moving, the reliance on I-385 and I-26 means you will spend most of your time focused on maintaining pace in a multi-lane environment. It is a predictable, consistent driving experience that rewards drivers who prefer the reliability of major thoroughfares over the unpredictability of local surface streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 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. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 521 / South Guignard Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 521 / South Guignard Drive
Turn right onto US 521 / South Guignard Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
45.7 mi into trip
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~1h 3m 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
50.9 mi into trip
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~1h 11m 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 none lane.
9
106.6 mi into trip
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~2h 12m 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
129.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between South Sumter, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
106.6 mi in
|
~2h 12m
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via I 385
Pelzer
129.4 mi in
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~2h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 55.7 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 76 | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| 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 |
| I 126 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Highway 247 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sumter, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on Branch Street
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Branch Street
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Atlantic Street
3
Turn left onto Maney Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Maney Street
4
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Palmetto Street
5
Turn right onto US 521
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Guignard Drive
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 76; US 378
34 mi
·
42 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Millwood Avenue
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto SC 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
12
Turn right onto US 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 76
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on I 126; US 76
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 126; US 76
Use the none lane.
15
Merge onto I 26; US 76
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 26; US 76
Use the none lane.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
18
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
19
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
20
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
21
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Augusta Road
22
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
23
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
24
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
25
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
27
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
28
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
29
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
468 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
31
Turn right onto SC 28
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
32
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
33
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
34
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
35
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
36
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
37
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
38
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 36 minute transit, plan to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the interstate sections. Since the route allows for one recommended stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs after navigating the longer highway segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when entering the 55.7-mile stretch on I-26, as consistent highway speeds will increase consumption. Because this is a single-day trip, the flexibility of your schedule is a major advantage; you can easily adjust your pace to account for traffic or weather conditions. Aim to time your arrival at the Anderson County Airport to avoid peak commuter hours for a smoother finish to your drive.
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 84.4 miles from South Sumter, SC, or about 1h 48m 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 51m
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 South Sumter, 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 South Sumter, SC
This is one driving day of about 168.8 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Sumter, 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 84.4 mi from South Sumter, SC · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 84.4 miles from South Sumter, 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
$27.01 one way
$54.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.43 | $58.87 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
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: 59.1 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 | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 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.
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
3h 36m 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 South Sumter, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, US 76, I 385. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from South Sumter, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.01 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between South Sumter, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
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