Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
191.5 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from South Sumter, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 191.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Street, Maney Street, Palmetto Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.86 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
95.8 miles from South Sumter, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 191.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maney Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmetto Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Guignard Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wedgefield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deschamps Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patriot Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between South Sumter, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
Start on Branch Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
Turn left onto Maney Street
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
Turn right onto South Guignard Drive
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
Turn right onto Wedgefield Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wedgefield Road
Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road
Turn right onto Deschamps Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Patriot Parkway
Turn left
Continue on Devine Street
Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
Turn left onto Taylor Street
Turn right onto Bull Street
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
Continue 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
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 36m 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 38m
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 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 191.5 miles and 3h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.8 mi from South Sumter, SC · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 95.8 miles from South Sumter, 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
$29.86 one way
$59.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.02 | $72.05 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.81 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in South Sumter on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Archdale, NC
96 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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