How far is Tega Cay, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Aiken, SC is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
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
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Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tega Cay and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay and Aiken.
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Start on Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive
1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Continue on Gold Hill Road
1745 ft · 37 sec · Gold Hill Road
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Turn right onto Hubert Graham Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Hubert Graham Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stonecrest Boulevard
53 m · 5 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Stonecrest Boulevard
1357 ft · 42 sec · Stonecrest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 160 West
2 mi · 4 min · Highway 160 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South: Columbia
2024 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Augusta
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 58 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 Tega Cay 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
50.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 Tega Cay and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tega Cay to Aiken?
The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Blythewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Tega Cay and 66.9 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tega Cay and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Blythewood
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 Blythewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tega Cay and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 km).
#1 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
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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