How far is Aiken, SC from Orangeburg, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Aiken 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 Orangeburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Orangeburg.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Continue on Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road
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Turn straight onto Salley Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Salley Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Walnut Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Walnut Street West
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Continue on Salley Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Whitman Street
50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Orangeburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Road
Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 Clear near Orangeburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Orangeburg?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Salley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Aiken and 29 miles from Orangeburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Clear near Orangeburg.
Stop Ideas Near Salley
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 Salley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 49.98 mi (80.44 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 12,460 |
| Coordinates | 33.4918200, -80.8556500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
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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