How far is Aiken, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington 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 Saint Andrews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Saint Andrews.
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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
41.7 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
1478 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2582 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road East
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Andrews Road
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Turn right onto Broad River Road
651 ft · 19 sec · Broad River Road
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Turn left onto Whiteford Road
84 m · 12 sec · Whiteford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiteford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Saint Andrews.
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
41.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Aiken and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Saint Andrews?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Aiken and 26.2 miles from Saint Andrews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Saint Andrews.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
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Denmark
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Andrews
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
| Population | 16,680 |
| Coordinates | 34.0487628, -81.1031494 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Andrews (-81.103149, 34.048763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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