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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.37 mi
02h 36m
Flight
137.43 mi
221.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.43 mi
Kilometers
221.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.37 mi
Kilometers
250.05 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennettsville
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Aiken
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennettsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Bennettsville
77.6 mi
01h 18m
To Aiken
77.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    77 m · 17 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 19 sec · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lamar Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Lamar Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lamar Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2419 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    108 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North

    6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North

  13. 13

    Continue on York Street Northeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Richland Avenue East

    113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South

    72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lamar Highway
118 mi · 76%
North Governor Williams Highway
14.3 mi · 9%
Columbia Highway North
5.99 mi · 4%
York Street Northeast
2.12 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 1%
US 1
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
01h 18m from Bennettsville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lugoff, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lugoff.

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.18 km).

Bennettsville

#1 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: West Market Street (-79.684798, 34.617407)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.41
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennettsville and Aiken. The current time is 08:20:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.