Origin
Berea, SC
Morning in Berea on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Berea, SC to Aiken, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
113.4 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, SC
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Aiken, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berea, SC to Aiken, SC covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Edgefield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on Augusta Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.73 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
56.7 miles from Berea, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 113.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near US 25 / White Horse Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 113.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 25 / White Horse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (I 185; US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 25 / White Horse Road
Turn left onto US 25 / White Horse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
5
7.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 185; US 29
Merge onto I 185; US 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.2 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
7
15.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berea, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
Greenwood
15.2 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 37.1 mi | 51m |
| Sleepy Creek Road | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| I 185 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| US 25 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| White Horse Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| McFerrin Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 37.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on Hunts Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Hunts Bridge Road
2
Continue on West Parker Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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West Parker Road
3
Turn right onto SC 253
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Blue Ridge Drive
4
Turn left onto US 25
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
White Horse Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
6
Merge onto I 185; US 29
7.8 mi
·
8 min
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I 185; US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
262 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 25
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Augusta Road
10
Continue on US 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Sulpher Springs Road
11
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dillard Road
12
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Driftwood Lane
13
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Rosemont Circle
14
Continue on US 25
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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Reedy Cove Place
15
Continue on US 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Virgin Drive
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 25; US 178
17
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Calhoun Avenue
18
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Hampton Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business
426 ft
·
7 sec
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Ivy Hall Lane
20
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Main Street North
21
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 25 South
22
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Warren Road
23
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Epworth Camp Road East
24
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McFerrin Road
25
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
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Greenwood Highway
26
Continue on US 25
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Sleepy Creek Road
27
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
28
Continue on US 25
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
29
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
30
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
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Edgefield Highway
31
Continue on SC 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurens Street Northwest
32
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Richland Avenue West
33
Turn right onto SC 19
50 ft
·
1 sec
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Chesterfield Street South
34
Arrive at destination
SC 19
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 56.7 miles from Berea, SC, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berea, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Berea, SC
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berea, 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 Augusta Road for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Berea, SC · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 56.7 miles from Berea, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aiken, SC
The final approach into Aiken, 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 Aiken, 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
$17.73 one way
$35.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
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: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Aiken, SC
Morning in Aiken on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
9 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
2h 41m 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 Berea, SC to Aiken, SC covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Edgefield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Berea, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.73 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 113.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 25 / White Horse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (I 185; US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Berea, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
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