How far is Aiken, SC from Walterboro, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Walterboro, SC is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Walterboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Walterboro.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Turn slight right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road
949 ft · 16 sec · Tinker Creek Road
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Turn right onto Charleston Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Heritage Highway
21 mi · 31 min · Heritage Highway
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Turn slight right onto Edisto River Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Edisto River Road
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Continue on Augusta Highway
10.6 mi · 19 min · Augusta Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
2660 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 64: Lodge, Walterboro
1856 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway
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Turn right onto North Jefferies Boulevard
2795 ft · 49 sec · North Jefferies Boulevard
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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 Walterboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heritage Highway
Continue on Heritage Highway
21 mi · 00h 31m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Walterboro?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Bamberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Aiken and 43.1 miles from Walterboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aiken and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bamberg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 75.84 mi (122.05 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walterboro
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.9051700, -80.6667700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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