Origin
Aiken, SC
Late night in Aiken on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aiken, SC to Salley, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Salley, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Aiken, SC to Salley, SC is 25.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Wagener Road and Salley Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's straightforward for a same-day excursion. It's a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy leg of a longer journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through familiar roads rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you're on surface streets and county roads for the entire 25.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on Wagener Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way, as this isn't a high-speed, straight-line journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wagener Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aiken, SC to Salley, SC is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip
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US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East
Turn right onto US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wagener Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Salley Road | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Richland Avenue East | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Chesterfield Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wagener Road
— 12.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Salley, SC.
1
Start on SC 19
387 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
2
Continue on SC 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 78
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Richland Avenue East
4
Continue on SC 4
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Wagener Road
5
Turn straight onto SC 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salley Road
6
Continue on SC 394
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Salley Road
7
Continue on SC 394
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Walnut Street West
8
Arrive at destination
SC 394
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Salley, SC
Late night in Salley on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
13 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
41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Salley, SC covers 25.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wagener Road, Salley Road, Richland Avenue East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.02 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.
The drive from Aiken, SC to Salley, SC is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
The route from Aiken, SC to Salley, 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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