Anderson, SC Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Anderson, SC is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 235 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Anderson, SC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
273.6 mi
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Quickest Drive
3h 5m
Orangeburg, SC
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Anderson, SC
Driving from Anderson, SC
On average, trips departing from Anderson, SC run 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 44m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (5h 31m), while the shortest is just 155 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Anderson, SC include North Myrtle Beach, SC (273.6 mi, 5h 31m), Port Royal, SC (251.9 mi, 4h 58m), Red Hill, SC (249.6 mi, 5h 5m), Conway, SC (247.2 mi, 5h 1m), and Orangeburg, SC (154.7 mi, 3h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 235-mile trip from Anderson, SC, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Anderson, SC and 0 routes heading into Anderson, SC, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 155 to 274 miles.
The longest mapped route from Anderson, SC covers 274 miles and takes approximately 5h 31m. Shorter options start at just 155 miles.
The average route from Anderson, SC runs about 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 235-mile trip from Anderson, SC costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Anderson, SC include North Myrtle Beach, SC, Port Royal, SC, Red Hill, SC and Conway, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Anderson, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
29,563
Median Income
$44,321
Median Home Value
$199,600
Median Age
33.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Anderson, SC at a Glance
Founded
1826
Elevation
791 ft
Area
15 mi²
Notable People from Anderson, SC
A sampling of people born in Anderson, SC.
Chadwick Boseman
1976–2020
American actor (1976–2020)
Jessica Stroup
1986
American actress
Larry Nance
1959
American basketball player
Jim Rice
1953
American baseball player
Lu Parker
1970
American beauty pageant contestant and speaker
Brandon Micheal Hall
1993
American actor
Mark Burns
1979
Christian pastor and founder of the NOW Television Network
Kevin L. Bryant
1967
American politician
Lily Strickland
1884–1958
American composer, painter and writer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Anderson, SC.
Anderson Downtown Historic District
historic district in Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson Historic District
historic district in Anderson, South Carolina
North Anderson Historic District
historic district in Anderson, South Carolina
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Traveler Guide to Anderson, SC
Anderson is a county and city in the Upcountry of South Carolina. The city of Anderson had a population of 27,545 in 2016 with an urban area population of 75,702. Anderson County had a population of 194,692 in 2016. The city of Anderson serves as one of the three primary cities in the Upcountry of South Carolina, the others being Spartanburg and Greenville.
There are several things to see in the Anderson County area, including the famous Great Southeast Balloon Festival which is held in Anderson every Labor Day weekend. Other things to see across the area are listed below. 1 Anderson County Museum, 202 E. Greenville St., ☏ +1 864-260-4737. Tu 10AM - 7PM, W-Sa 10AM - 4PM. Free. (updated Oct 2015) 2 Historic Anderson Downtown, S Main St. Row of historic buildings built as early as the 1800s, including the Anderson County Courthouse. (updated Aug 2017)
1 Electric City Playhouse, 514 North Murray Avenue, ☏ +1 864-224-4248. Performing arts venue located near Anderson's historic downtown. (updated Oct 2015) 2 Darwin H. Wright Beach Park, Anderson Beach Blvd. Beach park with numerous activities available from simply hiking, kayaking, or sunbathing on the beach. (updated Aug 2017)
1 Holiday Inn Express - Anderson, 410 Alliance Parkway, toll-free: +1-888-241-0870, fax: +1 864-231-8799, [email protected]. $99. 2 Fairfield Inn - Clemson/Anderson, 117 Interstate Blvd, ☏ +1 864 332-9000. $109. (updated Aug 2017) 3 Hampton Inn - Anderson Downtown, 120 Interstate Blvd, ☏ +1 864 375-1999. $112. (updated Aug 2017)
Anderson County is served by two airports, Anderson Regional Airport and the major airport is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), located in nearby Greer. Greenville-Spartanburg International is the state of South Carolina's second busiest airport. Anderson County is located along the Interstate 85 corridor, linking it to Atlanta and Greenville. Anderson is accessible from Interstate 85 at exit numbers 11-27. Anderson County is served by Greyhound with a station along Highway 81 at exit 27 on Interstate 85.
Anderson's downtown is more accessible by foot, but the majority of Anderson including the mall and lake areas require a vehicle.
Travel tips adapted from Anderson (South Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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