How far is Aiken, SC from Red Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Red Hill, SC is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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.
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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
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
2414 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
121.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Pee Dee Road South
4.3 mi · 8 min · Pee Dee Road South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pee Dee Road South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Red Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Aiken and Patchy Fog then Sunny 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 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Aiken and 85.3 miles from Red Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Red Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 144.57 mi (232.67 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Hill
Red Hill is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9996100, -79.2581000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Hill (-79.2581, 33.99961)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.94 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $28.91 | $57.83 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $35.14 | $70.29 |
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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