Transportation

Kershaw County is located in the Midlands Region of South Carolina approximately 34 miles from the state's capital, Columbia, and is strategically positioned halfway between New York & Miami; within 24 hour ground access to more than 70% of the U.S. market.

Interstate Highway System

Located at the center of South Carolina, Kershaw County has easy access to the 5 interstate highways that crisscross in the state offering excellent east-west and north-south access to the rest of the United States. 

Seaports

Located 124 miles (less than 2 hours away) from Kershaw County is South Carolina's Port of Charleston. It is the Nation's 4th Busiest Container Port and has been recognized as one of the most productive averaging 41 moves per hour per crane, well above the U.S. Port standard of 25-27. Each year, more than 30 different shipping lines serving 150 countries use South Carolina's ports. 

Railways

CSX Transportation provides rail service within Kershaw County as well as operates and maintains nearly 1,800 miles of track in South Carolina. In 2014, CSX invested more that $71 Million in its South Carolina network. 

Existing rail passenger service in South Carolina is provided by Amtrak with a Silver Star Amtrak Train Service and Station located in Kershaw County. Direct passenger rail access from Kershaw County includes New York City, Miami, and Washington D.C.

Airports

The Kershaw County Airport at Woodward Field is perfect for companies to utilize for their corporate jets. The county's airport includes 2 runways (5,000 feet & 3,000 feet), a full service FBO offering Jet A and 100LL aircraft fuel, community hangar storage, chartering, as well as aircraft maintenance services. 

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a short drive from Kershaw County and offers over 35 non-stop flights every day to 8 major markets including New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta. 

For international needs, The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is frequently used by Kershaw County's residents and existing industries to fulfill their travel needs. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers over 140 non-stop destinations around the world with more than 700 departures and landings each day.