How far is Greer, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Greer, SC to Aiken, SC is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 23m.
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
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City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Aiken.
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Start on East Poinsett Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Poinsett Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2078 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
5.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Moore Duncan Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway
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Turn left onto Highway 221
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 221
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Take the ramp right
797 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Newberry
1421 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Wilson Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on C R Koon Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · C R Koon Highway
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto Grace Street
677 ft · 34 sec · Grace Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
148 m · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
88 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on McNeary Street
1.2 km · 2 min · McNeary Street
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Continue on South Carolina Highway 391
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Carolina Highway 391
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Continue on Prosperity Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Prosperity Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Summerland Highway
119 m · 13 sec · Summerland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Summerland Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Summerland Highway
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Continue on Summerland Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Summerland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Lee Street
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Turn straight onto Fairview Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp right
2319 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 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 Greer and Aiken.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
43 mi · 00h 46m
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 Greer and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greer to Aiken?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Greer and 88.2 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greer and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 99.54 mi (160.2 km).
#1 Greer
City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
| Population | 35,316 |
| Coordinates | 34.9387300, -82.2270600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.70 | $47.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
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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