Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Buffalo, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Buffalo, SC
Derek Keats
Trip Overview
Anderson County Airport, SC to Buffalo, SC is 83.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m via I 85 and Buffalo-West Springs Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in South Carolina. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option for a quick drive. Given its relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 44.7 mi | 54m |
| Buffalo-West Springs Highway | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Stone Station Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Highway 215 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East Blackstock Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 44.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Buffalo, SC.
1
Start on this road
293 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn right onto SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
4
Continue on SC 24
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Standridge Road
7
Turn left onto SC 28
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
8
Turn left onto US 178
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
10
Merge onto I 85
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 66
Toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
Use the slight left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 29
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 26 East: Columbia
15
Merge onto I 26
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 26
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 22
Toward SC 296: Reidville Road, Spartanburg
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SC 296 East: Spartanburg
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto SC 296
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Reidville Road
19
Turn right onto East Blackstock Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Blackstock Road
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on SC 215
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 215
21
Continue on SC 215
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Blackstock Road
22
Continue on SC 215
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Stone Station Road
23
Continue on SC 215
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Stone Station Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto SC 56; SC 215
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 56
25
Turn left onto SC 215
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 215
26
Continue on SC 215
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Buffalo-West Springs Highway
27
Continue on SC 215
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $13, this is a flexible day trip. You can depart anytime and still comfortably reach your destination within daylight hours. There are no specified stops, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you feel ready. Keep in mind the longest stretch on I 85 is nearly 45 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anderson County Airport, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Anderson County Airport, SC
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 52.6 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 66
Toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
6
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn slight left toward US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
8
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SC 296: Reidville Road, Spartanburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward SC 296: Reidville Road, Spartanburg
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 296 East: Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SC 296 East: Spartanburg
6
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
East Blackstock Road
Turn right onto East Blackstock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.07 one way
$26.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.29 | $28.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.47 | $30.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Buffalo, SC
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Duncan, SC
42 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
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
2h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 57.7
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 64% of the journey on major roads like I 85. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted travel, with the longest segment covering 44.7 miles on I 85. Expect a consistent pace for a considerable portion of the drive. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter more consistent speeds and fewer complex intersections for much of the 2h 1m trip.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Buffalo-West Springs Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 83.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anderson County Airport, SC and Buffalo, SC, road signs point toward Wellford and Spartanburg.
Wellford
52.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Spartanburg
58.1 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Buffalo, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buffalo, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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