Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Five Forks, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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
Five Forks, SC
Wilawan Pantukang
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Anderson County Airport to Five Forks, expect a straightforward 42.1-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Since this is a short trip, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-85, Woodruff Road, and Pearman Dairy Road throughout the Southeast. With a fuel cost of roughly $7, this route is highly efficient for those looking to reach their destination without significant expense. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that connects two distinct points in South Carolina with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 28.9 mi | 34m |
| Woodruff Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Whitner Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 28.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Five Forks, 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
29 mi
·
34 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
523 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 51A
Toward SC 146: Woodruff Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SC 146
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodruff Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Scuffletown Road
166 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scuffletown Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right
264 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Turn left onto SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woo...
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 146: Woodruff Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51A
Toward SC 146: Woodruff Road
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Scuffletown Road
Turn right onto Scuffletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Five Forks, SC
Morning in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 70% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, uninterrupted 28.9-mile stretch on I-85, which defines the bulk of the driving experience. As you transition away from the interstate, the character of the road shifts toward local thoroughfares like Woodruff Road to complete the final leg. You should prepare for a consistent, functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. It is an ideal route if you prefer a predictable flow behind the wheel.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Woodruff Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 42.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.8 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.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Five Forks, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
36.8 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 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 Five Forks, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Five Forks, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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