Aiken, SC Road Trips

With 12 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Aiken, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 99 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Aiken, SC head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

151.7 mi

Greer, SC

Quickest Drive

24m

North Augusta, SC

Plan Around Aiken, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Aiken, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Greer, SC to Aiken, SC 151.7 mi · 2h 23m Tega Cay, SC to Aiken, SC 133.4 mi · 2h 38m Hilton Head Island, SC to Aiken, SC 133.2 mi · 3h 17m Hilton Head, SC to Aiken, SC 128.3 mi · 3h 8m

Continue From Aiken, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Aiken, SC to Tega Cay, SC 133.9 mi · 2h 40m Aiken, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 133.7 mi · 3h 18m Aiken, SC to Darlington, SC 127.8 mi · 2h 30m Aiken, SC to Bluffton, SC 122.9 mi · 3h

Trips from Aiken, SC

Aiken, SC to Tega Cay, SC

133.9 mi 2h 40m

Aiken, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC

133.7 mi 3h 18m

Aiken, SC to Darlington, SC

127.8 mi 2h 30m

Aiken, SC to Bluffton, SC

122.9 mi 3h

Aiken, SC to Clemson, SC

117.8 mi 2h 52m

Aiken, SC to Five Forks, SC

109.6 mi 2h 36m

Aiken, SC to Mauldin, SC

105.8 mi 2h 28m

Aiken, SC to Chester, SC

104.7 mi 2h 16m

Aiken, SC to Anderson, SC

97.7 mi 2h 14m

Aiken, SC to Greenwood, SC

56 mi 1h 18m

Aiken, SC to Columbia, SC

54 mi 1h 6m

Aiken, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC

28.3 mi 41m

Driving from Aiken, SC

Expect an average of 99 miles and about 2h 15m behind the wheel when leaving Aiken, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 134 miles (3h 18m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Aiken, SC most often head toward Tega Cay, SC (133.9 mi, 2h 40m), Hilton Head Island, SC (133.7 mi, 3h 18m), Darlington, SC (127.8 mi, 2h 30m), Bluffton, SC (122.9 mi, 3h), and Clemson, SC (117.8 mi, 2h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 99-mile trip from Aiken, SC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Aiken, SC and 12 routes heading into Aiken, SC, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 134 miles.

The longest mapped route from Aiken, SC covers 134 miles and takes approximately 3h 18m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.

The average route from Aiken, SC runs about 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 99-mile trip from Aiken, SC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Aiken, SC include Tega Cay, SC, Hilton Head Island, SC, Darlington, SC and Bluffton, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.