Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
131 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: HedMidia Notícias
The drive from Tega Cay, SC to Anderson, SC covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Windward Drive, Tega Cay Drive, Gold Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.43 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
65.5 miles from Tega Cay, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 131 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Windward Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tega Cay Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gold Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 160 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zoar Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngblood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 557 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay, SC and Anderson, SC.
Start on Point Clear Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive
Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive
Continue on Gold Hill Road
Turn left onto Highway 160 West
Turn left onto Zoar Road
Exit the roundabout onto Youngblood Road
Turn left onto York Road
Continue straight
Continue on State Highway 557
Turn right onto Highway 55 East
Continue on Bethel Street
Continue on Kings Mountain Street
Continue on Highway 55 West
Continue on Clover Highway
Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive
Continue on York Road
Continue on York Highway
Continue on York Road
Continue on North Mountain Street
Take the exit left toward I 85 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SC 81: Anderson
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Highway 81 North
Continue on State Highway 81
Continue on Highway 81 North
Continue on East Greenville Street
Turn left onto North Fant Street
Turn right onto East Whitner Street
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tega Cay, 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 Tega Cay, SC
This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Tega Cay, SC · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.5 miles from Tega Cay, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.43 one way
$40.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $29.01 | $58.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Tega Cay on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Anderson on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Archdale, NC
66 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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