How far is Aiken, SC from Central, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Central, SC is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Central.
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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
30.3 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Easley Highway
5 mi · 9 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Highway 81 North
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 81 North
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Turn left onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Greenville Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Turn right onto Eighteen Mile Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eighteen Mile Road
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Continue on Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Central.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aiken and Mostly Sunny near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Central?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Aiken and 58.9 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aiken and Mostly Sunny near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Central. Straight-line distance: 100.76 mi (162.15 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7242700, -82.7812500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central (-82.78125, 34.72427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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