Johnsonville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is 226 miles and takes about 4h 46m via I 26, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to its western side. The route offers a mix of Interstate travel and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's an easy option for a quick transit across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113 miles from Johnsonville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
55.7 mi
1h 1m
Broad Street
36.2 mi
45m
West Myrtle Beach Highway
34.4 mi
40m
I 385
22.9 mi
24m
Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi
16m
Highway 418
9.9 mi
14m
Robert E Graham Freeway
6.4 mi
7m
Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 58 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,119 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,898
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
141 ft·13 sec·North Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto SC 341
0.4 mi·49 sec·East Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51
0.7 mi·1 min·North Georgetown Highway
4
Continue on SC 41; SC 51
3.8 mi·5 min·Kingsburg Highway
5
Turn left onto US 378
34 mi·40 min·West Myrtle Beach Highway
6
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi·4 min·Clarence Coker Highway
8
Continue on US 378
13 mi·16 min·Myrtle Beach Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378
6.4 mi·7 min·Robert E Graham Freeway
10
Merge onto US 76; US 378
36 mi·45 min·Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 76; US 378
0.2 mi·31 sec·Devine Street
12
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.1 mi·2 min·Devine Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.8 mi·4 min·Millwood Avenue
14
Turn left onto SC 12
0.9 mi·1 min·Taylor Street
15
Turn right onto US 76
0.5 mi·1 min·Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 76
0.9 mi·2 min·Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on I 126; US 76
3.8 mi·4 min·I 126; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 26; US 76
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
23 mi·24 min·I 385
Exit 51Toward I 385 North: Laurens, GreenvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
21
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi·42 sec·McCarter Road
22
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi·2 min·Milacron Drive
23
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi·14 min·Highway 418
24
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·Augusta Road
25
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi·8 min·Cooley Bridge Road
26
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi·4 min·Highway 247
27
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi·2 min·River Street
28
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft·12 sec·North Main Street
29
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi·3 min·Anderson Street
30
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi·6 min·Belton Highway
31
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi·3 min·East River Street
32
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi·2 min·East Shockley Ferry Road
33
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
468 ft·10 sec·South Murray Avenue
34
Turn right onto SC 28
0.5 mi·34 sec·Pearman Dairy Road
35
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi·2 min·Highway 28 Bypass
36
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi·1 min·West Whitner Street
37
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Highway 24
38
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Road
39
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·South Warner Road
40
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft·7 sec·Airport Road
41
Turn right
293 ft·21 sec
42
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 46m estimated drive time, leaving Johnsonville in the morning will allow you to reach Anderson County Airport well before evening. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on fuel; the estimated cost is $35, but it's always wise to top up before setting out, especially since a significant portion is on the Interstate. The transition from I 26 to surface roads will require your attention as you approach your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113 miles from Johnsonville, SC, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
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 Johnsonville, 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 Johnsonville, SC
This is one driving day of about 226 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Johnsonville, 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 26 for about 55.7 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 62.7 and 186.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
62.7 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Merge onto US 76; US 378 / Broad Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
102.9 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|US 76 / Bull Street
Turn right onto US 76 / Bull Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
108.1 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
163.8 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5
186.6 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.32 one way
$70.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.35
$38.69
$77.37
premium
$4.72
$42.00
$83.99
diesel
$6.28
$55.84
$111.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.8
0
$23.73
$10.85
Efficient EV
56.5
0
$19.78
$9.04
EV Truck/SUV
90.4
1
$31.64
$14.46
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Johnsonville, SC
Morning
in Johnsonville on Friday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning
in Anderson County Airport on Friday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
NE 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
72°F
Forest Acres, SC
113 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
2 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 85.7
Caution: Being Prepared for Excessive Heat & Humidity
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 46% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 26 covering 55.7 miles. Expect to transition from Interstate cruising to surface roads, indicated by the 'Mixed highway & surface' profile. The route involves navigating through areas with numerous exits as you transition off the main highway onto Broad Street and West Myrtle Beach Highway.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.7 miles in near US 76; US 378 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 226 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: at 62.7 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
865 ft78 ft
Total Climb
1,005 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
865 ft
~227.6 mi in
Elevation Range
787 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Johnsonville, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 226 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.7 miles (US 76; US 378 / Broad Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Anderson County Airport, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
