How far is Aiken, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Simpsonville.
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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 · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
1140 ft · 37 sec · Richland Avenue West
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Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
2780 ft · 47 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Emerald Road
3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road
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Turn left onto Kateway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Greenwood Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Greenwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
3 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road
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Continue on Whelon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Whelon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Welcome Church Road
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road
2268 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Simpsonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
28.3 mi · 00h 39m
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 Sunny near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Aiken and 52.9 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
Greenville
Clemson
Spartanburg
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 86.86 mi (139.78 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.254452, 34.737223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
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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