How far is Aiken, SC from Cayce, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Cayce, SC is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Cayce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Cayce.
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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
34.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Dreher Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Dreher Road
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Continue on Williams Street
2789 ft · 2 min · Williams Street
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Turn straight onto Middleton Street
2253 ft · 1 min · Middleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Cayce.
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
34.8 mi · 00h 39m
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 Cayce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Cayce?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Aiken and 25.9 miles from Cayce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Cayce.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Cayce. Straight-line distance: 46.47 mi (74.78 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cayce
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 33.9657100, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cayce (-81.07398, 33.96571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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