Belvedere, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is 99.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m via Highway 28 North and Highway 28 South, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a good option if you're looking for efficiency and don't need extensive stops. Plan for a single-day journey, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Belvedere, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 28 North
20.2 mi
28m
West Martintown Road
13.2 mi
18m
Highway 28 South
12.4 mi
17m
Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi
18m
Highway 28
11.4 mi
16m
Highway 23 West
6.4 mi
8m
Highway 28 Bypass
5.5 mi
7m
I 20
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Highway 28 North
— 20.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on this road
37 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right
78 ft·10 sec
3
Turn left onto Carmel Street
117 ft·7 sec·Carmel Street
4
Turn right onto US 25; SC 121
2.6 mi·4 min·Edgefield Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 20 West: AtlantaUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 20
3.0 mi·3 min·I 20
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward SC 230: North Augusta
8
Keep slight right at fork
307 ft·7 sec
Toward SC 230 North: EdgefieldUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto SC 230
13 mi·18 min·West Martintown Road
10
Turn slight left onto Key Road
3.0 mi·7 min·Key Road
11
Turn left onto SC 23
6.4 mi·8 min·Highway 23 West
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 28
9.0 mi·12 min·Highway 28 South
13
Continue on US 221; SC 28
518 ft·8 sec·South Mine Street
14
Continue on US 221; SC 28
0.6 mi·57 sec·South Main Street
15
Continue on US 221; SC 28
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 28 South
16
Continue on US 221; SC 28
1.8 mi·3 min·South Mine Street
17
Continue on SC 28
0.2 mi·21 sec·Cedar Street
18
Continue on SC 28
0.7 mi·1 min·Highway 28 North
19
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 28
19 mi·27 min·Highway 28 North
20
Continue on SC 28
3.4 mi·5 min·Highway 28 Bypass
21
Continue on SC 28
11 mi·16 min·Highway 28
22
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 28
2.5 mi·3 min·North Highway 28
23
Continue on SC 28
12 mi·18 min·Abbeville Highway
24
Turn left onto SC 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·State Highway 28
25
Continue on SC 28
0.5 mi·33 sec·Pearman Dairy Road
26
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi·2 min·Highway 28 Bypass
27
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi·1 min·West Whitner Street
28
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Highway 24
29
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Road
30
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·South Warner Road
31
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft·7 sec·Airport Road
32
Turn right
293 ft·21 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 29m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight. With a fuel cost estimate of $16, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without a significant change is 20.2 miles, so plan for a brief pause before or after that section if you prefer to break up the driving time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the Anderson County Airport area, as services might be more spread out.
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 49.6 miles from Belvedere, SC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belvedere, 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 Belvedere, SC
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Belvedere, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 28 North for about 20.2 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 99.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road
Turn right onto US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 20 West: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 West: Atlanta
7
6.5 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 230 North: Edgefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SC 230 North: Edgefield
5
29.1 mi into trip|~44m in|US 221; SC 28 / Highway 28 South
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 28 / Highway 28 South
Navigation decision point
5
99.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.53 one way
$31.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.98
$33.96
premium
$4.70
$18.38
$36.76
diesel
$5.61
$21.92
$43.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.43
$4.77
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.90
$6.36
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 18, 2026
Origin
Belvedere, SC
Late night
in Belvedere on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night
in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Abbeville, SC
50 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 63% of it utilizing major highways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 20.2 miles on Highway 28 North. The road will feel like a mix as you transition between Highway 28 North and Highway 28 South, with some sections potentially being more local in feel while others offer a more direct, faster pace. Expect a clear path for most of the journey.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Highway 28 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 28 North and West Martintown Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 99.3 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: near the start (US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 99.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Highway 28 North. 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 Anderson County Airport, 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: near the start (US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anderson County Airport, SC before heading back.
