How far is Moncks Corner, SC from Aiken, SC?

The driving distance from Moncks Corner, SC to Aiken, SC is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.79 mi
02h 27m
Flight
101.55 mi
163.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.55 mi
Kilometers
163.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.79 mi
Kilometers
208.87 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Moncks Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moncks Corner
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moncks Corner
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Moncks Corner
62.3 mi
01h 13m
To Aiken
67.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner and Aiken.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    111 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Live Oak Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South Live Oak Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-26 West

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    15.2 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salley Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wagener Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Richland Avenue East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South

    72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
44.9 mi · 35%
Salley Road
22.9 mi · 18%
North Road
16.3 mi · 13%
Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 10%
South Live Oak Drive
10.6 mi · 8%
Five Chop Road
6.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 13m from Moncks Corner
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moncks Corner and Sunny near Aiken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moncks Corner to Aiken?

The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Moncks Corner and 67.5 miles from Aiken.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moncks Corner and Sunny near Aiken.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moncks Corner and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 101.55 mi (163.43 km).

Moncks Corner

#1 Moncks Corner

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population12,497
Coordinates33.1963200, -80.0142900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-80.01414, 33.196515)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.28 $40.57
Premium $4.78 $21.88 $43.77
Diesel $5.62 $25.76 $51.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moncks Corner and Aiken. The current time is 00:59:59.

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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.