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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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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Walnut Street East
31 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street East
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue South
1201 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue South
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Continue on Festival Trail Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Festival Trail Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Highway 39
6.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Elko Street
943 ft · 26 sec · Elko Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1001 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williston Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Williston Road
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Turn right onto Main Street South
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street South
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salley and New Ellenton. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.9 km).
#1 Salley
Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 419 |
| Coordinates | 33.5657100, -81.3034400 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Main Street North (-81.685544, 33.421534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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