How far is Saint Andrews, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to Aiken, SC is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 53m.
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.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Andrews and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews and Aiken.
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Start on Whiteford Road
84 m · 18 sec · Whiteford Road
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Turn left onto Broad River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
802 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Augusta
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 48 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 Saint Andrews and Aiken.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews to Aiken?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Saint Andrews and 26.1 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Andrews and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Andrews and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).
#1 Saint Andrews
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
| Population | 16,680 |
| Coordinates | 34.0487628, -81.1031494 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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