Origin
Aiken, SC
Morning in Aiken on Friday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Aiken, SC to Abbeville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aiken, SC
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Abbeville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aiken, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25, Edgefield Highway, SC 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on US 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 68.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 25 and Edgefield Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on US 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and Edgefield Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Turn right onto SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 25
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
Navigation decision point
4
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
SC 72
At end of road, turn left onto SC 72
Navigation decision point
6
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
SC 203 / Washington Street
Turn sharp right onto SC 203 / Washington Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 27.1 mi | 37m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| SC 72 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Augusta Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Highway 19 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 225 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Laurens Street Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 27.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Abbeville, SC.
1
Start on SC 19
387 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
2
Continue on SC 19
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Richland Avenue West
4
Turn right onto SC 19
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Laurens Street Northwest
5
Continue on SC 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurens Street Northwest
6
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
7
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
8
Continue on SC 19
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Turn straight onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
27 mi
·
37 min
·
US 25
11
Turn left onto SC 225
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Scotch Cross Road West
12
Continue on SC 225
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 225
13
Continue on SC 225
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Street
14
Continue on SC 225
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Nixon Circle
15
Continue on SC 225
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Taggart Avenue
16
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Highway 225
17
Turn left onto SC 72 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 72
18
At end of road, turn left onto SC 72
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
SC 72
19
Turn right onto SC 20; SC 203 Truck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on SC 20
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
Court Square
21
Turn sharp right onto SC 203
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Arrive at destination
SC 203
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.5 miles from Aiken, SC, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Aiken, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 68.9 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Aiken, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Aiken, SC · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbeville, SC
The final approach into Abbeville, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Abbeville, SC
Morning in Abbeville on Friday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aiken, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25, Edgefield Highway, SC 72. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Aiken, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point.
The route from Aiken, SC to Abbeville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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