How far is Greenwood, SC from Aiken, SC?

The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Aiken, SC is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
55.98 mi
01h 15m
Flight
50.68 mi
81.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.68 mi
Kilometers
81.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.98 mi
Kilometers
90.09 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Aiken
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Edgefield
SC

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

From Greenwood
28 mi
00h 37m
To Aiken
28 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Aiken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Aiken.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cambridge Avenue

    52 m · 7 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    151 m · 14 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Beaudrot Avenue

    86 m · 15 sec · Beaudrot Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ivy Hall Lane

    130 m · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street North

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Epworth Camp Road East

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East

  9. 9

    Continue on McFerrin Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  15. 15

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurens Street Northwest

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    1091 ft · 36 sec · Richland Avenue West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South

    15 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Aiken.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 32%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 18%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 9%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 7%
McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 7%
Highway 19
3.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sleepy Creek Road

Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

18.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgefield
00h 37m from Greenwood
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aiken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Aiken?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Edgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Greenwood and 28 miles from Aiken.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aiken.

Stop Ideas Near Edgefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgefield, 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 Edgefield.

RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

89 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 50.68 mi (81.56 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cambridge Avenue (-82.161798, 34.195302)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.77 $17.54
Premium $4.78 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.62 $11.14 $22.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Aiken. The current time is 05:43:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.