How far is Georgetown, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Georgetown, SC to Aiken, SC is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Aiken.
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Start on Highmarket Street
9.1 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
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Continue on Society Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on C E Murray Boulevard
11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
984 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on East Boyce Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Paxville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Paxville Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
20.8 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Salley Road
7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.2 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salley Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road
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Continue on Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Georgetown and Aiken.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Highway 521
Continue on US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Aiken?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Georgetown and 88.9 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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 Santee.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 140.34 mi (225.86 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,794 |
| Coordinates | 33.3768300, -79.2945000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.96 | $47.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.80 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
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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