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

The driving distance from Blacksburg, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.42 mi
03h 27m
Flight
179.78 mi
289.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.78 mi
Kilometers
289.32 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.42 mi
Kilometers
343.46 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Blacksburg
Mon, Jun 1, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blacksburg
2026-06-01T14:25
Arrive North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blacksburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
SC

The most populous city in South Carolina.

From Blacksburg
106 mi
01h 43m
To North Charleston
107.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saluda Street

    1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    99 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
99.8 mi · 47%
Mount Holly Road
57 mi · 27%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 6%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 5%
York Highway
7.27 mi · 3%
Alexander Love Highway
5.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

99 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 43m from Blacksburg
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blacksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Blacksburg and 107.4 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blacksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, 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 Columbia.

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Columbia

1 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

47 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

117 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blacksburg and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 179.78 mi (289.32 km).

Blacksburg

#1 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
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: West Cherokee Street (-81.515881, 35.121181)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.51 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
15.06 gal · 57.02 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.78 $35.98 $71.96
Diesel $5.62 $42.35 $84.70

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Blacksburg and North Charleston. The current time is 14:25:01.

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.