Origin
Gantt, SC
Late night in Gantt on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gantt, SC to Anderson, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gantt, SC
Brett Sayles
Anderson, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Gantt, SC to Anderson, SC is 26 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 29, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a quick and efficient journey. It's an ideal option if you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Highway 81 North | 5 mi | 8m |
| East Greenville Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 81 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 185 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Fant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Whitner Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gantt, SC and Anderson, SC.
1
Start on SC 20
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grove Road
2
Turn right onto US 25
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
White Horse Road
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 185; US 29
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 185; US 29
5
Take the exit onto US 29
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 29
Exit 14B
Toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 27
Toward SC 81: Anderson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
194 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left onto SC 81
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highway 81 North
9
Continue on SC 81
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 81
10
Continue on SC 81
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 81 North
11
Continue on East Greenville Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Greenville Street
12
Turn left onto North Fant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fant Street
13
Turn right onto East Whitner Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Whitner Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Whitner Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — 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 / White Horse Road
Turn right onto US 25 / White Horse Road
Navigation decision point
9
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 29
Take the exit onto US 29 toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
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 14B
Toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SC 81: Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SC 81: Anderson
5
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Anderson, SC
Late night in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
3:56 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
38m 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 route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 83% of your travel occurring on main roads like US 29 and Highway 81 North. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for much of the 26 miles, including a longest stretch of 14.7 miles on US 29. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal distractions, allowing you to maintain a steady speed. The transition to East Greenville Street marks the final approach, keeping the overall character of the drive predominantly highway-centric.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Highway 81 North. 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 / White Horse 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 9 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25 / White Horse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on US 29. 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, 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: near the start (US 25 / White Horse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (US 29): 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 Anderson, 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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