How far is Salley, SC from New Ellenton, SC?

The driving distance from Salley, SC to New Ellenton, SC is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
34.11 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.17 mi
38.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ellenton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Salley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salley
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive New Ellenton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Williston
SC

Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States

From Salley
17 mi
00h 22m
To New Ellenton
17.1 mi
00h 22m

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
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salley and New Ellenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street East

    31 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue South

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Festival Trail Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 39

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 39

  6. 6

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Elko Street

    943 ft · 26 sec · Elko Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1001 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road

  11. 11

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

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Williston Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Williston Road
9.33 mi · 27%
Highway 39
6.85 mi · 20%
Festival Trail Road
4.76 mi · 14%
Springfield Road
3.7 mi · 11%
Tinker Creek Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Church Street
3.19 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Williston Road

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

9.33 mi · 00h 13m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 22m from Salley
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Ellenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salley to New Ellenton?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Salley and 17.1 miles from New Ellenton.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

27 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

75 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Yemassee

96 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Camden

119 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salley and New Ellenton. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.9 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
New Ellenton

#2 New Ellenton

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

Population2,186
Coordinates33.4215300, -81.6856700
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-81.303436, 33.565672)
End: Main Street North (-81.685544, 33.421534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.51
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.75 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.78 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $5.62 $6.75 $13.50

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 New Ellenton. The current time is 07:52:45.

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.