Aiken, SC Road Trips

With 19 routes heading out and 14 heading in, Aiken, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Aiken, SC spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

212 mi

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Quickest Drive

26m

North Augusta, SC

Plan Around Aiken, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Aiken, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bennettsville, SC to Aiken, SC 155.3 mi · 3h 5m Hilton Head, SC to Aiken, SC 128.3 mi · 3h 8m Greer, SC to Aiken, SC 127 mi · 2h 50m Bluffton, SC to Aiken, SC 122.5 mi · 3h 1m

Continue From Aiken, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Aiken, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC 212 mi · 4h 13m Aiken, SC to Tega Cay, SC 133.9 mi · 2h 40m Aiken, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 133.7 mi · 3h 18m Aiken, SC to Darlington, SC 127.8 mi · 2h 30m

Trips from Aiken, SC

Aiken, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC

212 mi 4h 13m

Aiken, SC to Tega Cay, SC

133.9 mi 2h 40m

Aiken, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC

133.7 mi 3h 18m

Aiken, SC to Darlington, SC

127.8 mi 2h 30m

Aiken, SC to Bluffton, SC

122.9 mi 3h

Aiken, SC to Hollywood, SC

118.2 mi 3h 1m

Aiken, SC to Clemson, SC

117.8 mi 2h 52m

Aiken, SC to Summerville, SC

111.9 mi 2h 29m

Aiken, SC to Parker, SC

110.7 mi 2h 37m

Aiken, SC to Five Forks, SC

109.6 mi 2h 36m

Aiken, SC to Mauldin, SC

105.8 mi 2h 28m

Aiken, SC to Chester, SC

104.7 mi 2h 16m

Aiken, SC to Anderson, SC

97.7 mi 2h 14m

Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC

82.5 mi 1h 54m

Aiken, SC to Greenwood, SC

56 mi 1h 18m

Aiken, SC to Columbia, SC

54 mi 1h 6m

Aiken, SC to Saint Andrews, SC

52.3 mi 1h 2m

Aiken, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC

28.3 mi 41m

Driving from Aiken, SC

Expect an average of 100 miles and about 2h 16m behind the wheel when leaving Aiken, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 212 miles (4h 13m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Aiken, SC most often head toward North Myrtle Beach, SC (212 mi, 4h 13m), Tega Cay, SC (133.9 mi, 2h 40m), Hilton Head Island, SC (133.7 mi, 3h 18m), Darlington, SC (127.8 mi, 2h 30m), and Bluffton, SC (122.9 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 100-mile trip from Aiken, SC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Aiken, SC and 14 routes heading into Aiken, SC, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 212 miles.

The longest mapped route from Aiken, SC covers 212 miles and takes approximately 4h 13m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.

The average route from Aiken, SC runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Aiken, SC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Aiken, SC include North Myrtle Beach, SC, Tega Cay, SC, Hilton Head Island, SC and Darlington, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.