Traveling from Anderson County Airport to Tega Cay covers 131.6 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek across the Southeast, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, keeping navigation simple for drivers who prefer sticking to well-marked paths. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage the transition between these two South Carolina locations without feeling rushed. It is an efficient way to navigate the state, providing a reliable connection between your starting point and the lakeside community of Tega Cay.
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
65.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 85
81 mi
1h 35m
Highway 55 West
11.8 mi
16m
State Highway 557
6.6 mi
10m
York Road
4.9 mi
5m
Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi
4m
Charlotte Highway
3 mi
4m
NC 49
2.4 mi
3m
Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 81 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Tega Cay, SC.
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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
48 mi·58 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
33 mi·37 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 102Toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
13
Turn right onto SC 5
1.1 mi·2 min·North Mountain Street
14
Continue on SC 5
1.6 mi·1 min·York Road
15
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi·49 sec·York Highway
16
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi·3 min·York Road
17
Continue on SC 5
1.3 mi·1 min·Kings Creek Drive
18
Turn left onto SC 55
0.4 mi·32 sec·Clover Highway
19
Continue on SC 55
12 mi·16 min·Highway 55 West
20
Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Kings Mountain Street
21
Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Bethel Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on SC 55
0.9 mi·1 min·Highway 55 East
23
Turn left onto SC 557
6.6 mi·10 min·State Highway 557
24
Continue on SC 49
3.0 mi·4 min·Charlotte Highway
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on NC 49
2.4 mi·3 min·NC 49
26
Turn right onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Youngblood Road
27
Continue on Zoar Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Zoar Road
28
At end of road, turn right onto SC 160
0.4 mi·55 sec·Highway 160 West
29
Turn right onto Gold Hill Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Gold Hill Road
30
Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi·3 min·Tega Cay Drive
31
Turn left onto Windward Drive
0.3 mi·46 sec·Windward Drive
32
Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
277 ft·11 sec·Windward Drive
33
Enter roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
264 ft·11 sec·Point Clear Drive
34
Continue on Point Clear Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Point Clear Drive
35
Arrive at destination
Point Clear Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak congestion on the interstate. Plan to take your single designated stop during the transition from I-85 to the secondary highways to stretch your legs before the final leg of the trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 81-mile stretch on I-85, as it is the longest portion of the drive where you will want to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the $21 estimated fuel cost, you should find that gas expenses are predictable and easy to factor into your travel budget. Utilizing the state highway portions effectively will ensure you reach Tega Cay refreshed and ready for your arrival.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tega Cay, 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 131.6 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 131.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
6
55.6 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 102
Toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
5
126 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|Zoar Road
Enter roundabout onto Zoar Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
131.1 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|Point Clear Drive
Enter roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.58 one way
$41.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.50
$45.00
premium
$4.70
$24.36
$48.71
diesel
$5.61
$29.06
$58.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.5
0
$13.82
$6.32
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
EV Truck/SUV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night
in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
SSW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tega Cay, SC
Late night
in Tega Cay on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SSW 7 mph0% chanceLive 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 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-85, which includes a significant 81-mile uninterrupted stretch that allows you to make steady progress toward your destination. As you transition off the interstate and onto Highway 55 West and State Highway 557, the personality of the road shifts from the fast-paced interstate grind to more localized travel. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel, as the route balances the efficiency of major transit corridors with the necessary final approach on state highways. Staying focused during the long interstate portion is key, as the miles pass quickly once you settle into the flow of traffic.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Highway 55 West. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near I 85.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Tega Cay, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Hill along the way.
Rock Hill
88.9 mi in|~1h 48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 131.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81 miles on I 85. 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 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tega Cay, SC before heading back.
