How far is Aiken, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Anderson, SC is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 02h 14m.
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.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Anderson.
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Start on Chesterfield Street South
118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
532 ft · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
1140 ft · 37 sec · Richland Avenue West
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Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
2780 ft · 47 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
32 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto Montague Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Montague Avenue
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Moorefield Street
90 m · 6 sec · Moorefield Street
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Continue on Moorefield Street
3139 ft · 53 sec · Moorefield Street
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Continue on Morefield Street
577 ft · 10 sec · Morefield Street
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Turn straight onto Moorefield Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Moorefield Street
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Continue on Old Shoals Junction Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Old Shoals Junction Road
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Turn left
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Belton Honea Path Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Belton Honea Path Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on East River Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · East River Street
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Turn right onto South Fant Street
1272 ft · 35 sec · South Fant Street
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Turn left onto East Whitner Street
1405 ft · 50 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Anderson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
32 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Anderson?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Ninety Six is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Aiken and 48.7 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Ninety Six
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 Ninety Six.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 84.17 mi (135.46 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
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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