How far is Wagener, SC from Briarcliff, SC?

The driving distance from Wagener, SC to Briarcliff, SC is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.22 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.22 mi
Kilometers
43.81 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briarcliff
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Wagener
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wagener
2026-04-19T10:35
Arrive Briarcliff
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wagener
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Wagener
13.6 mi
00h 22m
To Briarcliff
13.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
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 Wagener and Briarcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street Northeast

    19 m · 8 sec · Church Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    1104 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Aiken Road

    3061 ft · 1 min · Aiken Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wagener Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Wagener Road

  5. 5

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

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pine Log Road

    604 ft · 19 sec · Pine Log Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Pine Log Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Pine Log Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Silver Bluff Road

    3146 ft · 1 min · Silver Bluff Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Pine Log Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pine Log Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Town Creek Road

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Town Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Partridge Drive

    2142 ft · 2 min · Partridge Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wagener 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wagener Road
20.6 mi · 76%
East Pine Log Road
3.31 mi · 12%
Pine Log Road
1.23 mi · 5%
Silver Bluff Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Aiken Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Partridge Drive
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wagener Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 22m from Wagener
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wagener 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 Wagener to Briarcliff?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Wagener and 13.6 miles from Briarcliff.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wagener 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
RAIL

Columbia

72 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

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 Wagener and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.56 km).

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#1 Wagener

Town of the United States

Population845
Coordinates33.6523700, -81.3612100
Altitude142
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: Wagener (-81.36121, 33.65237)
End: Briarcliff (-81.75705, 33.51875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.78 $4.59 $9.17
Diesel $5.62 $5.40 $10.80

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 Wagener and Briarcliff. The current time is 10:35:55.

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.