How far is Abbeville, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Abbeville, SC to Aiken, SC is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Aiken.
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Start on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Court Square
144 m · 11 sec · Court Square
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Continue on South Main Street
1909 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Greenwood Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Greenwood Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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Turn right onto State Highway 225
2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225
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Continue on Taggart Avenue
2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue
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Continue on Nixon Circle
2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South
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Continue on Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
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Turn right onto Highway 25 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
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Continue on Epworth Camp Road East
1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
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Continue on McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
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Continue on Greenwood Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
1091 ft · 36 sec · Richland Avenue West
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Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South
15 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Aiken.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sleepy Creek Road
Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Abbeville and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Aiken?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Abbeville and 34.5 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Abbeville and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Edgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.79 km).
#1 Abbeville
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
| Population | 4,958 |
| Coordinates | 34.1781700, -82.3790100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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