How far is New Ellenton, SC from Briarcliff, SC?
The driving distance from New Ellenton, SC to Briarcliff, SC is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ellenton and Briarcliff.
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Start on Main Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Whiskey Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Whiskey Road
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Turn left onto Pine Log Road
2112 ft · 38 sec · Pine Log Road
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Turn left onto Silver Bluff Road
3146 ft · 1 min · Silver Bluff Road
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Turn slight right onto Pine Log Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pine Log Road
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Turn left onto Town Creek Road
1309 ft · 40 sec · Town Creek Road
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Turn right onto Partridge Drive
2142 ft · 2 min · Partridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ellenton and Briarcliff.
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.
Whiskey Road
Continue on Whiskey Road
6.6 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Ellenton and Chance Rain Showers near Briarcliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ellenton to Briarcliff?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aiken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from New Ellenton and 5.1 miles from Briarcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Ellenton and Chance Rain Showers near Briarcliff.
Stop Ideas Near Aiken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ellenton and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 7.88 mi (12.68 km).
#1 New Ellenton
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215300, -81.6856700 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Briarcliff
Briarcliff is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5187500, -81.7570500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Briarcliff (-81.75705, 33.51875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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