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

The driving distance from Awendaw, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.31 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.49 mi
39.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.31 mi
Kilometers
51.99 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, May 6, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Awendaw
Wed, May 6, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Awendaw
2026-05-06T18:14
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, May 6, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Awendaw
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Awendaw
15.8 mi
00h 19m
To North Charleston
16.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    998 ft · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    26.9 mi · 39 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Meeting Street

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    1065 ft · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    3057 ft · 52 sec · Meeting Street Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Carner Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meeting Street
2.54 mi · 8%
Carner Avenue
0.81 mi · 3%
Meeting Street Road
0.78 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

26.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
00h 19m from Awendaw
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Awendaw and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Awendaw and 16.5 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Awendaw and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Awendaw and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.41 km).

Awendaw

#1 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
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: US 17 (-79.613135, 33.037722)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.78 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.62 $6.41 $12.82

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Awendaw and North Charleston. The current time is 18:14:46.

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.