How far is Aiken, SC from York, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to York, SC is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
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.
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 York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and York.
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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
53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Saluda Street
1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street
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Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on Alexander Love Highway
805 ft · 18 sec · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn left onto Old York Road
855 ft · 17 sec · Old York Road
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Continue on Liberty Street East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street East
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Turn right onto North Congress Street
17 m · 1 sec · North Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and York.
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
53.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to York?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 66.8 miles from Aiken and 66.7 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.66 one way or $37.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near York.
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 York. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York
City in South Carolina
| Population | 8,637 |
| Coordinates | 34.9943000, -81.2420200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: York (-81.24202, 34.9943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 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 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 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.50 | $45.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
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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