How far is Aiken, SC from Abbeville, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Abbeville, SC is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.94 mi
01h 38m
Flight
57.04 mi
91.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.04 mi
Kilometers
91.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.94 mi
Kilometers
110.95 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Abbeville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aiken
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Edgefield
SC

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

From Aiken
34.5 mi
00h 49m
To Abbeville
34.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Abbeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Abbeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Chesterfield Street South

    118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Chesterfield Street South

    532 ft · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    1140 ft · 37 sec · Richland Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest

    2780 ft · 47 sec · Laurens Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurens Street Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    27.1 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225

  13. 13

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle

  15. 15

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Square

    141 m · 16 sec · Court Square

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Abbeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 8%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 6%
Highway 19
3.24 mi · 5%
State Highway 225
3.12 mi · 5%
Laurens Street Northwest
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

27.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgefield
00h 49m from Aiken
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Abbeville?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 34.5 miles from Aiken and 34.5 miles from Abbeville.

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 12 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 3:12 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 Sunny around Aiken and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.

Stop Ideas Near Edgefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgefield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgefield.

RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

89 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.79 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Population4,958
Coordinates34.1781700, -82.3790100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Abbeville (-82.37901, 34.17817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Abbeville. The current time is 06:39:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.