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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.97 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.98 mi
80.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.98 mi
Kilometers
80.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.29 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Orangeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Salley
SC

Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Aiken
29 mi
00h 44m
To Orangeburg
29 mi
00h 44m

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
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Magnolia Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salley Road
21.9 mi · 38%
North Road
16.3 mi · 28%
Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 22%
Richland Avenue East
2.43 mi · 4%
Chestnut Street
2.26 mi · 4%
Magnolia Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salley
00h 44m from Aiken
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Denmark

31 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

53 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

98 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

106 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 49.98 mi (80.44 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Orangeburg

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Population12,460
Coordinates33.4918200, -80.8556500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.08
Round trip
$16.16
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Orangeburg. The current time is 06:51:28.

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.