Anderson SC to Atlanta road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
The distance from Anderson SC to Atlanta is 121 miles, with a 2h3m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Anderson SC to Atlanta drive are Tugaloo State Park, Commerce GA and Braselton GA.
Finding things to do between Anderson SC and Atlanta
The drive from Anderson SC to Atlanta takes you from a South Carolina town that loves craft brewing to the capital of Georgia.
Anderson SC is quietly gaining a reputation for its craft brewing scene. There are several breweries you can visit, including the Magnetic South Brewery and the Carolina Bauernhaus. The latter is both a brewery and a winery.
For something that hits a little harder, try the Palmetto Distillery, which makes craft whiskey and moonshine.
Atlanta played a massive part in the Civil Rights movement. A black history and civil rights tour is pretty much a must-do.
For more Atlanta experiences, try a sightseeing trolley tour for orientation and overview. Or a guided bike ride to get a better feel for the neighbourhoods.
Other Atlanta favourites include the World of Coca Cola, Midtown food and cocktail tours and multi-brewery beer tours.
Anderson to Atlanta distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Anderson to Atlanta is 121 miles. That makes for a driving time of around two hour and three minutes. The quickest route is largely down the I-85.
The best stops to add to yout Anderson SC to Atlanta road trip itinerary are Tugaloo State Park, Commerce GA and Braselton GA.
Anderson SC to Atlanta drive: Tugaloo State Park
On the Georgia side of the sprawling, splintered Lake Hartwell, Tugaloo State Park near Lavonia is a very popular camping spot. You can even stay in a yurt if you fancy something a little different.
There are four miles of walking trails and a sandy beach for swimming. But fishing is the main recreational activity here. Lake Hartwell is renowned for its stocks of large-mouth bass.
Best stops between Anderson SC and Atlanta: Commerce GA
For some, the primary attraction in Commerce GA is the Tanger Outlets Mall. This is on the I-85 and doesn’t require going into the town. However, arguably better stops when driving through are the Funopolis mini golf centre and Hurricane Shoals Park. The latter has plenty of picnic tables, and babbling water passing through narrow sand bars.
Anderson SC to Atlanta road trip attractions: Braselton GA
Braselton GA is something of a weekend break destination from Atlanta. It is home to the Road Atlanta race track, and walkers can enjoy the Braselton Mulberry RiverWalk.
However, probably most of interest is the luxurious Chateau Elan resort, which comes with its own spa, golf course and winery.
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