How far is Salley, SC from Briarcliff, SC?

The driving distance from Salley, SC to Briarcliff, SC is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.65 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briarcliff
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Salley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salley
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Briarcliff
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salley
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
Windsor
SC

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

From Salley
14.3 mi
00h 24m
To Briarcliff
14.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salley and Briarcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salley and Briarcliff.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street East

    2701 ft · 54 sec · Walnut Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Salley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Salley Road

  3. 3

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

    3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wagener Road

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pine Log Road

    604 ft · 19 sec · Pine Log Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Pine Log Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Pine Log Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Silver Bluff Road

    3146 ft · 1 min · Silver Bluff Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Pine Log Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pine Log Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Town Creek Road

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Town Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Partridge Drive

    2142 ft · 2 min · Partridge Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salley and Briarcliff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wagener Road
12.7 mi · 44%
Salley Road
9.69 mi · 34%
East Pine Log Road
3.31 mi · 12%
Pine Log Road
1.23 mi · 4%
Silver Bluff Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Walnut Street East
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wagener Road

Continue on Wagener Road

12.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 24m from Salley
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salley 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 Salley to Briarcliff?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Salley and 14.4 miles from Briarcliff.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salley and Chance Rain Showers near Briarcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

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Denmark

39 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Columbia

72 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Yemassee

108 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Camden

118 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salley and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).

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#1 Salley

Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population419
Coordinates33.5657100, -81.3034400
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
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#2 Briarcliff

Briarcliff is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5187500, -81.7570500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Salley (-81.30344, 33.56571)
End: Briarcliff (-81.75705, 33.51875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Salley and Briarcliff. The current time is 07:54:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.