How far is Aiken, SC from Bennettsville, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Bennettsville, SC is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Bennettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Bennettsville.
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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
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
2414 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
107.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401, SC 403: Timmonsville, Darlington
1645 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Highway
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
43 m · 3 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Turn left onto South Governor Williams Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on Main Street
12.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
101 m · 17 sec · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
77 m · 11 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Bennettsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia Highway North
Merge slight left
108 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aiken and Mostly Sunny near Bennettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Bennettsville?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Aiken and 77.8 miles from Bennettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aiken and Mostly Sunny near Bennettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Bennettsville. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.18 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennettsville
City located in the U.
| Population | 7,455 |
| Coordinates | 34.6173800, -79.6847800 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.18 | $52.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
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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