How far is Aiken, SC from Camden, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Camden, SC is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.43 mi
01h 42m
Flight
79.49 mi
127.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.09 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Wed, Apr 15, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Aiken
43.2 mi
00h 51m
To Camden
43.2 mi
00h 51m

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
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chesterfield Street South

    118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Chesterfield Street South

    532 ft · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Richland Avenue East

    109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto York Street Northeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Highway North

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2414 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sumter Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Highway North
81.3 mi · 94%
York Street Northeast
2.15 mi · 2%
Sumter Highway
1.38 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.06 mi · 1%
US 521
0.31 mi
Chesterfield Street South
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia Highway North

Merge slight left

75 mi · 01h 26m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 51m from Aiken
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Aiken and 43.2 miles from Camden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Columbia

18 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

63 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Camden. Straight-line distance: 79.49 mi (127.92 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Camden (-80.60702, 34.24654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.51 $27.02
Premium $4.78 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $5.62 $17.15 $34.31

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 Camden. The current time is 08:37:36.

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.