How far is Aiken, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Florence, SC is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.73 mi
02h 04m
Flight
120.53 mi
193.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.53 mi
Kilometers
193.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.82 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Woodfield
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Aiken
66.4 mi
01h 02m
To Florence
68.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Highway North
127 mi · 94%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 2%
York Street Northeast
2.15 mi · 2%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Chesterfield Street South
0.17 mi
Warley Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia Highway North

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 17m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodfield
01h 02m from Aiken
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Woodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Aiken and 68.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodfield

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

109 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Florence. Straight-line distance: 120.53 mi (193.97 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
End: (-79.762378, 34.19544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $18.85
Round trip
$37.71
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.85 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.78 $22.74 $45.49
Diesel $5.62 $26.77 $53.54

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Florence. The current time is 19:24:28.

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.