How far is Aiken, SC from Tega Cay, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
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
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Human settlement in 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 Tega Cay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Tega Cay.
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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
50.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 North: Charlotte
1895 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
1643 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Stonecrest Boulevard
1296 ft · 38 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard
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Turn slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Hubert Graham Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way
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Turn left onto Gold Hill Road
1745 ft · 33 sec · Gold Hill Road
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Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Turn left onto Windward Drive
1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive
81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Tega Cay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
65.9 mi · 01h 12m
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 Clear near Tega Cay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Tega Cay?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Blythewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Aiken and 66.9 miles from Tega Cay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Clear near Tega Cay.
Stop Ideas Near Blythewood
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 Blythewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.60 | $53.20 |
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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