How far is Andrews, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Andrews, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.36 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.67 mi
76.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.36 mi
Kilometers
92.32 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 29, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Andrews
Wed, Apr 29, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-04-29T11:26
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, Apr 29, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Awendaw
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Andrews
28.1 mi
00h 32m
To North Charleston
29.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andrews and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andrews and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    10 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Morgan Avenue

    13.2 mi · 19 min · South Morgan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Reflectance Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Reflectance Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clements Ferry Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Clements Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North Rhett Avenue

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on N. Rhett Ave

    77 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Rhett Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Rhett Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    909 ft · 18 sec · Durant Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Durant Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Durant Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rivers Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Morgan Avenue
40.5 mi · 71%
Clements Ferry Road
7.68 mi · 13%
Mark Clark Expressway
3.2 mi · 6%
Rivers Avenue
1.76 mi · 3%
North Rhett Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
Durant Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Morgan Avenue

Continue straight

27.3 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Awendaw
00h 32m from Andrews
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Andrews and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andrews to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Awendaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Andrews and 29.3 miles from North Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Andrews and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Awendaw

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Awendaw, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Awendaw.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

40 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.72 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,866
Coordinates33.4512800, -79.5609000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-79.56092, 33.451222)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.00
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.00 $16.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.95 $17.89
Premium $4.78 $9.65 $19.30
Diesel $5.62 $11.36 $22.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and North Charleston. The current time is 11:26:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.