How far is Aiken, SC from Moncks Corner, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Moncks Corner, SC is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.7 mi
02h 48m
Flight
101.55 mi
163.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.55 mi
Kilometers
163.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.7 mi
Kilometers
200.69 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moncks Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-23T02:33
Arrive Moncks Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Aiken
62.3 mi
01h 24m
To Moncks Corner
62.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Moncks Corner.

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on Wagener Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Salley Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Salley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Salley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Walnut Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walnut Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on Salley Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Salley Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate North: Moncks Corner

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Live Oak Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South Live Oak Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    111 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
51.1 mi · 41%
Salley Road
21.9 mi · 18%
North Road
16.3 mi · 13%
Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 10%
South Live Oak Drive
10.6 mi · 8%
North Main Street
3.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

44.5 mi · 00h 48m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 24m from Aiken
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Moncks Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Moncks Corner?

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Aiken and 62.4 miles from Moncks Corner.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Moncks Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Moncks Corner. Straight-line distance: 101.55 mi (163.43 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Moncks Corner

#2 Moncks Corner

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population12,497
Coordinates33.1963200, -80.0142900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Moncks Corner (-80.01429, 33.19632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $17.43
Round trip
$34.86
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.43 $34.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.49 $38.98
Premium $4.78 $21.02 $42.05
Diesel $5.62 $24.75 $49.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Moncks Corner. The current time is 02:33:33.

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.