How far is Aiken, SC from Beaufort, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Beaufort, SC is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Beaufort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Beaufort.
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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 · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Turn slight right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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Turn right onto Kitchings Road
1542 ft · 1 min · Kitchings Road
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Turn right onto Tinker Creek Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Williston Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunbarton Boulevard
1376 ft · 25 sec · Dunbarton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Marlboro Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Marlboro Avenue
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Continue on Barnwell Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Pine Street
948 ft · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1689 ft · 31 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Allendale-Fairfax Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Allendale-Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Street West
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street West
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Continue on West Carolina Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Yemassee Highway
15.1 mi · 26 min · Yemassee Highway
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Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1618 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Boundary Street
3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street
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Continue on Carteret Street
2894 ft · 54 sec · Carteret Street
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Turn left onto Port Republic Street
12 m · 2 sec · Port Republic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Port Republic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Beaufort.
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.
Yemassee Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Yemassee Highway
15.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aiken and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beaufort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Beaufort?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Aiken and 56.4 miles from Beaufort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aiken and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beaufort.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Beaufort. Straight-line distance: 98.91 mi (159.18 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaufort
City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,204 |
| Coordinates | 32.4315800, -80.6698300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaufort (-80.66983, 32.43158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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