Origin
Aiken, SC
Afternoon in Aiken on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aiken, SC to Five Forks, SC
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
109.6 mi
176 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aiken, SC
Diego Santacruz
Five Forks, SC
Wilawan Pantukang
Trip Overview
The drive from Aiken, SC to Five Forks, SC covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25, SC 14, Edgefield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on US 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.54 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.8 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Aiken, SC to Five Forks, SC covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 104.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Turn right onto SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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US 221; SC 72
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Navigation decision point
7
104.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward SC 417: Laurens Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward SC 417: Laurens Road
5
109.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
Scuffletown Road
Turn left onto Scuffletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
109.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 32.2 mi | 44m |
| SC 14 | 20 mi | 25m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Greenwood Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| US 221 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Augusta Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Highway 19 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 32.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Five Forks, 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
28 mi
·
39 min
·
US 25
11
Turn right onto US 25; US 178; US 221
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 25; US 178; US 221
12
Continue on S-24-236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Emerald Road
13
Turn left onto S-24-99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kateway
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 221; SC 72
15
Turn left onto US 221
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Greenwood Highway
16
Continue on US 221
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenwood Road
17
Turn left onto Stagecoach Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stagecoach Road
18
Continue on Whelon Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Whelon Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Welcome Church Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Welcome Church Road
20
Turn left onto SC 14
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
SC 14
21
Take the ramp onto SC 14
11 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 14
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward SC 417: Laurens Road
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto SC 417
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Main Street
25
Turn left onto SC 14
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 14
26
Turn right onto Adams Mill Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Adams Mill Road
27
Turn left onto Scuffletown Road
324 ft
·
11 sec
·
Scuffletown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn slight left
203 ft
·
20 sec
29
At end of road, turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
30
Arrive at destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.8 miles from Aiken, SC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Five Forks, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aiken, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 109.6 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aiken, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.8 mi from Aiken, SC · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Five Forks, SC
The final approach into Five Forks, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Five Forks, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.54 one way
$35.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Five Forks, SC
Afternoon in Five Forks on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m 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 Five Forks, SC covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25, SC 14, Edgefield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 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 $17.54 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 104.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aiken, SC to Five Forks, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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