Origin
North Augusta, SC
Late night in North Augusta on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Augusta, SC to Aiken, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Augusta, SC
Colon Freld
Aiken, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between North Augusta and Aiken, this 16.6-mile connection is a straightforward way to bridge the two South Carolina cities. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via East Martintown Road, Atomic Road, and Jefferson Davis Highway to complete the journey. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both destinations are located within the Southeast region, you will stay within familiar territory the entire time. This drive is practical for those needing to move between the two hubs efficiently without the complexity of a long-distance excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| Richland Avenue West | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Atomic Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Martintown Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chesterfield Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Davis Highway
— 9.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Augusta, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on US 25 Business
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 230
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martintown Road
3
Turn left onto SC 125
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atomic Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 1; US 78
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
6
Continue on US 1; US 78
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Richland Avenue West
7
Turn right onto SC 19
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
8
Arrive at destination
SC 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 230 / East Martintown Road
Turn right onto SC 230 / East Martintown Road
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 125 / Atomic Road
Turn left onto SC 125 / Atomic Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1; US 78 / Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge onto US 1; US 78 / Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South
Turn right onto SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Aiken on Sunday
Local time
3:59 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
12 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
26m 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 on this 16.6-mile trek. Because the highway share is 0%, you won’t find yourself merging onto major freeways, but instead navigating a series of local roads that keep you engaged with the surroundings. There is no long-distance highway stretch here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Martintown Road, reinforcing the frequent turns you will encounter. The route maintains a consistent local feel from start to finish, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various roads. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Jefferson Davis Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 230 / East Martintown 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 230 / East Martintown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SC 125 / Atomic Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 1; US 78 / Jefferson Davis Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. 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: near the start (SC 230 / East Martintown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SC 125 / Atomic Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 1; US 78 / Jefferson Davis Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aiken, 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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