How far is Bennettsville, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Bennettsville, SC to Aiken, SC is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennettsville and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville and Aiken.
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Start on West Market Street
77 m · 17 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
101 m · 19 sec · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
14.3 mi · 16 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Turn right onto Lamar Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lamar Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
108 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennettsville and Aiken.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lamar Highway
Merge slight left
108 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennettsville to Aiken?
The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Bennettsville and 77.8 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.18 km).
#1 Bennettsville
City located in the U.
| Population | 7,455 |
| Coordinates | 34.6173800, -79.6847800 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.18 | $52.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
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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