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Trip from Meggett, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC

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

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

236.2 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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Downtown Meggett, SC, SC

Meggett, SC

Brett Sayles

Downtown Anderson County Airport, SC, SC

Anderson County Airport, SC

Jimmy Liao

Trip Overview

This 236.2-mile journey from Meggett, SC, to Anderson County Airport, SC, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-26 and I-385, with a portion on Highway 418, making it an 84% highway drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, this trip is quite economical. You'll experience a straightforward drive through the Southeast region, making it a convenient option for a day trip. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you could consider breaking it up, but it's certainly manageable in one go.

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

118.1 miles from Meggett, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 146.8 mi 2h 39m
I 385 22.9 mi 24m
Highway 418 9.9 mi 14m
Delemar Highway 8.9 mi 15m
State Highway 165 6.9 mi 12m
Cooley Bridge Road 5.6 mi 8m
Belton Highway 4.7 mi 6m
Bacons Bridge Road 3.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 146.8 mi, about 2h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meggett, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.

1

Start on Churchs Flat Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Churchs Flat Road
2

Turn right onto SC 165

0.5 mi · 57 sec · State Highway 165
3

Turn right onto SC 165

3.3 mi · 5 min · SC 165
4

Turn left onto SC 165

6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 165
5

Continue on SC 165

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delemar Highway
6

Continue on SC 165

8.3 mi · 14 min · Delemar Highway
7

Continue on Bacons Bridge Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Bacons Bridge Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road

516 ft · 9 sec · Old Trolley Road
9

Continue on East Carolina Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Carolina Avenue
10

Turn right onto SC 165

2.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
11

Continue on SC 165

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway
12

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I-26 West
14

Merge onto I 26

147 mi · 2 hr 39 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 385

23 mi · 24 min · I 385
Exit 51 Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
17

Turn left onto SC 418

0.4 mi · 42 sec · McCarter Road
18

Continue on SC 418

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
19

Continue on SC 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
20

Turn left onto US 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Augusta Road
21

Turn right onto SC 247

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
22

Continue on SC 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247
23

Continue on SC 247

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street
24

Turn left onto SC 20

374 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
25

Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
26

Continue on US 76; US 178

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway
27

Continue on US 76; US 178

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street
28

Turn left onto US 29

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
29

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

468 ft · 10 sec · South Murray Avenue
30

Turn right onto SC 28

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
31

Continue on SC 28

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 28 Bypass
32

Turn left onto SC 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Whitner Street
33

Continue on SC 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
34

Turn left onto Airport Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Airport Road
35

Continue on South Warner Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · South Warner Road
36

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

55 ft · 7 sec · Airport Road
37

Turn right

293 ft · 21 sec
38

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 51-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is recommended to allow ample time for any unforeseen delays. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing. This route is predominantly highway, so keeping an eye on fuel levels is wise, especially during the 146.8-mile segment on I-26. The estimated fuel cost of $37 makes this an affordable trip, so budget accordingly. Consider packing snacks and drinks to minimize the need for stops and maximize your travel time.

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 118.1 miles from Meggett, SC, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.8 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 52 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.1 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 48m

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 Meggett, 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 Meggett, SC

This is one driving day of about 236.2 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Meggett, 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 146.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in York County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Hill, SC

118 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

Holly Hill, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Meggett, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.8 miles.

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.

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.9

Summerville, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18438214711

Visit website

Frankie's of Columbia

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 12–10 pm

+18037812342

Visit website

Poindexter Coffee

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18037797779

Visit website

Indah Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037080275

Visit website

Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.1

Cayce, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037641044

Visit website

Saluda Riverwalk

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18033976556

Visit website

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.1

West Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Waterfall Junction

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.1

West Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18037798717

Visit website

Riverfront Park North

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18039175522

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18037798717

Visit website

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18035453100

Visit website

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 118.1

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Visit website

West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 118.1

West Columbia, South Carolina

+18037911880

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 27.1 and 236.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
27.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
173.9 mi into trip | ~3h 26m 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
196.8 mi into trip | ~3h 51m 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
5
236.1 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | Airport Road

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
236.1 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.94 one way

$73.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.39 $80.77
premium $4.70 $43.72 $87.43
diesel $5.61 $52.15 $104.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.9 0 $24.80 $11.34
Efficient EV 59.1 0 $20.67 $9.45
EV Truck/SUV 94.5 1 $33.07 $15.12

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Meggett, SC

Night in Meggett on Saturday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anderson County Airport, SC

Night in Anderson County Airport on Saturday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Rock Hill, SC

118 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 51m 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

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 93.9
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 84% of the route on interstates and major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 146.8 miles on I-26, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway driving, the inclusion of Highway 418 towards the end may offer a slight change of scenery. This route emphasizes efficiency over winding backroads, so prepare for a steady, direct path to your destination.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.8 mi on I 26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 385. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.1 miles in near I 26.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 27.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.8 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.

Between Meggett, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

Greenville

173.9 mi in | ~3h 26m | via I 385

Pelzer

196.8 mi in | ~3h 51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 236.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 146.8 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.

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 27.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Congaree National Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Anderson County Airport, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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