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Gantt, SC
Night in Gantt on Friday
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10:01 PM
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Current temp
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Trip from Gantt, SC to Aiken, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
106.4 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gantt, SC
Brett Sayles
Aiken, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gantt, SC to Aiken, SC covers 106.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 $16.64 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
53.2 miles from Gantt, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 106.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 106.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 early in the drive near US 25 / White Horse Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 106.4 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: near the start (US 25 / White Horse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 185; US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 25 / White Horse Road
Turn right onto US 25 / White Horse Road
Navigation decision point
9
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m 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
8.2 mi into trip
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~9m 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
8.5 mi into trip
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~10m 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 Gantt, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
Greenwood
8.2 mi in
|
~9m
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 |
| McFerrin Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Highway 19 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 37.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gantt, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on SC 20
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grove Road
2
Turn right onto US 25
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
White Horse Road
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 185; US 29
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 185; US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
262 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 25
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Continue on US 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulpher Springs Road
9
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dillard Road
10
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Driftwood Lane
11
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Rosemont Circle
12
Continue on US 25
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Reedy Cove Place
13
Continue on US 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Virgin Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 25; US 178
15
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Calhoun Avenue
16
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hampton Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business
426 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ivy Hall Lane
18
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street North
19
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 25 South
20
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
21
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epworth Camp Road East
22
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McFerrin Road
23
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenwood Highway
24
Continue on US 25
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Sleepy Creek Road
25
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
26
Continue on US 25
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
27
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
28
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
29
Continue on SC 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurens Street Northwest
30
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue West
31
Turn right onto SC 19
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
32
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Gantt, SC, or about 1h 14m 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 14m 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
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 Gantt, 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.
+
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 Gantt, SC
This is one driving day of about 106.4 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Gantt, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 53.2 mi from Gantt, SC · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Gantt, 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
$16.64 one way
$33.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Night in Aiken on Friday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Greenwood, SC
53 mi in
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
8 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 28m 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 Gantt, SC to Aiken, SC covers 106.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 53.2 miles from Gantt, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.64 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 106.4 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: near the start (US 25 / White Horse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 185; US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gantt, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
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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