Origin
Aiken, SC
Late night in Aiken on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aiken, SC to Greenwood, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aiken, SC
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Greenwood, SC
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Trip Overview
Spanning 56 miles through the heart of South Carolina, this journey between Aiken and Greenwood typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel for this straightforward trek across the Southeast. Navigating the route involves transition points through Chesterfield Street South, Richland Avenue West, and Laurens Street Northwest. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two distinct South Carolina communities efficiently. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, this distance is manageable for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 31.4 mi | 43m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Augusta Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Highway 19 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Laurens Street Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Richland Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chesterfield Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 31.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Greenwood, SC.
1
Start on SC 19
387 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
2
Continue on SC 19
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Richland Avenue West
4
Turn right onto SC 19
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Laurens Street Northwest
5
Continue on SC 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurens Street Northwest
6
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
7
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
8
Continue on SC 19
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Turn straight onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
31 mi
·
43 min
·
US 25
11
Turn right onto Beaudrot Avenue
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Beaudrot Avenue
12
Continue on Main Street North
496 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street North
13
Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cambridge Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
SC 72 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 56 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Turn right onto SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 25
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
Navigation decision point
4
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Cambridge Avenue
Turn left onto Cambridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.76 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Greenwood, SC
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
9 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 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention and steady focus. Because the path is composed entirely of local thoroughfares, the pace of the drive remains consistent and requires you to be mindful of frequent direction changes. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so you should prepare for a more involved, hands-on experience behind the wheel. The character of the road is defined by its local connectivity, keeping you engaged with the surrounding landscape throughout the entire 56-mile trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.4 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and Edgefield Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aiken, SC to Greenwood, SC is easy. At 1h 18m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Greenwood, SC
Full guide →Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County in Old 96 District.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.4 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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