Origin
Saint Andrews, SC
Morning in Saint Andrews on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Andrews, SC to Aiken, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Andrews, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Aiken, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Aiken, SC covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Columbia Highway North, York Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 52 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Columbia Highway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Columbia Highway North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 176 / Broad River Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 176 / Broad River Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 176 / Broad River Road
Turn left onto US 176 / Broad River Road
Navigation decision point
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West: Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Augusta
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Aiken
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
3
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 42.3 mi | 47m |
| Columbia Highway North | 6 mi | 6m |
| York Street Northeast | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Broad River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Richland Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiteford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chesterfield Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 42.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on Whiteford Road
276 ft
·
17 sec
·
Whiteford Road
2
Turn left onto US 176
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad River Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 20 West: Augusta
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 20
42 mi
·
47 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward US 1: Aiken
7
Turn straight onto US 1
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia Highway North
8
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
York Street Northeast
9
Turn right onto US 1; US 78
372 ft
·
8 sec
·
Richland Avenue East
10
Turn left onto SC 19
235 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
11
Arrive at destination
SC 19
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Saint Andrews, SC · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Saint Andrews, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Aiken on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
1h 1m 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 Saint Andrews, SC to Aiken, SC covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Columbia Highway North, York Street Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Saint Andrews, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.13 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 straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 176 / Broad River Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Andrews, SC to Aiken, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Aiken, SC
More trips to Aiken, SC
Explore more options from Saint Andrews, SC or browse trips ending in Aiken, SC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse SC road trips.