How far is Aiken, SC from Red Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Red Hill, SC is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188 mi
03h 47m
Flight
156.29 mi
251.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.29 mi
Kilometers
251.52 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188 mi
Kilometers
302.56 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Red Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aiken
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bishopville
SC

City in Lee County, South Carolina

From Aiken
93.9 mi
01h 53m
To Red Hill
94.1 mi
01h 53m

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
57°F
Overnight

Clear

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Red Hill.

  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

    121.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue

    1131 ft · 36 sec · 9th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 90

    2484 ft · 54 sec · Highway 90

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road

    636 ft · 28 sec · Dobros Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dobros Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Highway North
127 mi · 68%
West Palmetto Street
54.6 mi · 29%
Main Street
2.24 mi · 1%
York Street Northeast
2.15 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.52 mi
Highway 90
0.47 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
01h 53m from Aiken
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Clear near Red Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Red Hill?

The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Aiken and 94.1 miles from Red Hill.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Clear near Red Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Bishopville

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

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

RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

45 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 156.29 mi (251.52 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population13,223
Coordinates33.8207300, -79.0189200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Red Hill (-79.01892, 33.82073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.11 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.22 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 Red Hill. The current time is 06:18:54.

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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.