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Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Rock Hill, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

108.1 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Anderson County Airport, SC, SC

Anderson County Airport, SC

Jimmy Liao

city in York County, South Carolina, United States

Rock Hill, SC

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Trip Overview

This 116-mile journey from Anderson County Airport, SC, to Rock Hill, SC, is a manageable one-day drive, taking approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. The route is straightforward and doesn't necessitate an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a good choice if you prefer a more direct, less highway-intensive way to get from point A to point B.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 33 mi 35m
Golden Strip Freeway 22.9 mi 24m
Highway 418 9.9 mi 14m
Cooley Bridge Road 5.6 mi 8m
Belton Highway 4.7 mi 6m
Parr Road 4.3 mi 7m
Highway 247 3.6 mi 4m
State Highway 202 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 33 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Rock Hill, 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

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Whitner Street
5

Turn right onto SC 28

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 28 Bypass
6

Continue on SC 28

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
7

Turn left onto US 29

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue
8

Turn right onto US 29

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
9

Turn right onto US 29; US 76; US 178

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street
10

Continue on US 76; US 178

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway
11

Continue on US 76; US 178

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
12

Turn left onto SC 20

374 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
13

Turn right onto SC 247

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street
14

Continue on SC 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247
15

Continue on SC 247

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 25

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Augusta Road
17

Turn right onto SC 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
18

Continue on SC 418

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
19

Continue on SC 418

0.2 mi · 19 sec · McCarter Road
20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
21

Merge onto I 385

23 mi · 24 min · Golden Strip Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto I 26

33 mi · 35 min · I 26
Use the slight right lane.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward SC 202: Little Mountain
24

Turn left onto SC 202

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 202
25

At end of road, turn right onto US 176

2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176
26

Turn left onto SC 213

4.3 mi · 7 min · Parr Road
27

Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jenkinsville Road
28

Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
29

Turn straight onto SC 215

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 215S
30

Arrive at destination

SC 215

Trip Plan

Given this drive's relatively short duration of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Aim to depart after the morning rush hour to enjoy smoother local traffic. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, consider this an opportunity to explore small towns along the way if you feel the need for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $19 estimated cost is based on the full 116 miles; it's always wise to top off before leaving Anderson County Airport. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for frequent turns and potential traffic lights, especially as you approach Rock Hill, so factor those into your timing.

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 54 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 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 24 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 14m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Hill, 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 108.1 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 26 for about 33 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Pelzer, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pelzer, SC

54 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

Pelzer, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodruff, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Possum's Coffee Shack

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Little Mountain, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18038164196

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
16.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | SC 20 / North Main Street

Turn left onto SC 20 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | SC 247 / River Street

Turn right onto SC 247 / River Street

Navigation decision point

4
27.5 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 25 / Augusta Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 25 / Augusta Road

Navigation decision point

5
39.3 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway

Merge onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.90 one way

$33.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.48 $36.97
premium $4.70 $20.01 $40.01
diesel $5.61 $23.87 $47.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.4 0 $11.35 $5.19
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.46 $4.32
EV Truck/SUV 43.2 0 $15.13 $6.92

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Anderson County Airport, SC

Late night in Anderson County Airport on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Hill, SC

Late night in Rock Hill on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

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

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

2h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and roads, including Airport Road and West Whitner Street, rather than cruising on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This type of driving requires consistent attention and may feel more like navigating through towns and communities rather than covering long distances quickly. You'll likely experience varied speed limits and a more grounded perspective of the landscape as you pass through.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33 mi on I 26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Golden Strip Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near SC 20 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles (SC 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (SC 247 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (US 25 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Rock Hill, SC

Full guide →

Rock Hill is a small city in the Olde English District of South Carolina approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and 70 miles (110 km) north of Columbia. Rock Hill is essentially a commuter town and not on many tourists' radar, but does offer numerous outdoor activities and dining options.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles (SC 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (SC 247 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (US 25 / Augusta Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rock Hill, 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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