How far is North Charleston, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Aiken, SC is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Aiken.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 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 North Charleston and Aiken.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
61 mi · 01h 08m
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 North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Aiken?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 63.7 miles from North Charleston and 63.8 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 112.03 mi (180.3 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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