How far is Walterboro, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Walterboro, SC to Aiken, SC is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walterboro and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walterboro and Aiken.
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Start on the route
2795 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Florence
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Canadys, Bamberg
1768 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto SC 61 West: Bamberg
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Augusta Highway
10.9 mi · 19 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Edisto River Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Edisto River Road
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Turn straight onto Heritage Highway
21 mi · 31 min · Heritage Highway
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 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
949 ft · 16 sec · Tinker Creek Road
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Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · Old Barnwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Walterboro 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.
Heritage Highway
Turn straight onto Heritage Highway
21 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Walterboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walterboro to Aiken?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Bamberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Walterboro and 43.4 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Walterboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Bamberg
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 Bamberg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walterboro and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 75.84 mi (122.05 km).
#1 Walterboro
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.9051700, -80.6667700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
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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