How far is Aiken, SC from Wade Hampton, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Wade Hampton, SC is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 43m.
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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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Wade Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Wade Hampton.
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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
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 291 North: Pleasantburg Drive North
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pleasantburg Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Continue on Pine Knoll Drive
655 ft · 16 sec · Pine Knoll Drive
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Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wade Hampton Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Wade Hampton.
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 Clear near Wade Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Wade Hampton?
The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 58.7 miles from Aiken and 58.5 miles from Wade Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Clear near Wade Hampton.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Wade Hampton. Straight-line distance: 99.21 mi (159.67 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wade Hampton
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 20,622 |
| Coordinates | 34.9037300, -82.3331700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wade Hampton (-82.33317, 34.90373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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