How far is Aiken, SC from North Augusta, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to North Augusta, SC is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.67 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.71 mi
23.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.82 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-19T11:58
Arrive North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aiken
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gloverville
SC

Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina

From Aiken
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To North Augusta
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and North Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Chesterfield Street South

    118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Chesterfield Street South

    532 ft · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Richland Avenue West

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1454 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Atomic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Atomic Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Martintown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Martintown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Summit Avenue

    552 ft · 26 sec · East Summit Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    78 m · 8 sec · Georgia Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
9.96 mi · 60%
Richland Avenue West
3.56 mi · 21%
Atomic Road
1.92 mi · 12%
East Martintown Road
0.85 mi · 5%
Chesterfield Street South
0.17 mi · 1%
East Summit Avenue
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

9.69 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloverville
00h 13m from Aiken
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aiken and Chance Rain Showers near North Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to North Augusta?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gloverville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Aiken and 8.3 miles from North Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Aiken and Chance Rain Showers near North Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Gloverville

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

90 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and North Augusta. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.68 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
North Augusta

#2 North Augusta

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population24,137
Coordinates33.5018000, -81.9651200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: North Augusta (-81.96512, 33.5018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.78 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.62 $3.32 $6.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and North Augusta. The current time is 11:58:31.

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.