Origin
Red Hill, SC
Afternoon in Red Hill on Monday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Hill, SC to Aiken, SC
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
188.1 mi
303 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, SC
Denis Tolmachev
Aiken, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Hill, SC to Aiken, SC covers 188.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Church Street, US 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.5 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.10 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
94.1 miles from Red Hill, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 188.1 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.5 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 119.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 90 / Highway 90.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 501 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 90 / Highway 90
Turn sharp right onto SC 90 / Highway 90
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 501 Business
Turn right onto US 501 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
56.1 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
4
56.2 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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S-21-31 / West Evans Street
Turn left onto S-21-31 / West Evans Street
Navigation decision point
5
179.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Aiken
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 119.5 mi | 2h 13m |
| Church Street | 28.8 mi | 34m |
| US 76 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| Columbia Highway North | 6 mi | 6m |
| SC 576 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 501 Business | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| York Street Northeast | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
— 119.5 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on Dobros Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dobros Road
2
Turn sharp right onto SC 90
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Highway 90
3
Turn right onto US 501 Business
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 501 Business
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto S-26-29
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
9th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Pine Street
6
Merge onto US 501; US 701
29 mi
·
34 min
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Church Street
7
Turn straight onto SC 576
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 576
8
Continue on US 76
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 76
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 76; US 301
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Cheves Street
11
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Warley Street
12
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
13
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West David H McLeod Boulevard
14
Continue on I 20 Bus
120 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
16
Turn straight onto US 1
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia Highway North
17
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
York Street Northeast
18
Turn right onto US 1; US 78
372 ft
·
8 sec
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Richland Avenue East
19
Turn left onto SC 19
235 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
20
Arrive at destination
SC 19
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.1 miles from Red Hill, SC, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.5 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.1 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Red Hill, 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 Red Hill, SC
This is one driving day of about 188.1 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Hill, 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 119.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.1 mi from Red Hill, SC · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 94.1 miles from Red Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.10 one way
$60.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.38 | $70.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.79 | $83.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.75 | $9.03 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.33 | $12.04 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Aiken, SC
Afternoon in Aiken on Monday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
24 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
3h 46m 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 Red Hill, SC to Aiken, SC covers 188.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Church Street, US 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.1 miles from Red Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles (US 501 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Red Hill, SC to Aiken, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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