How far is Bonneau Beach, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Bonneau Beach, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
39.99 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.99 mi
Kilometers
64.35 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bonneau Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonneau Beach
2026-04-15T03:23
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonneau Beach
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
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Bonneau Beach
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To North Charleston
21.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonneau Beach and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Saracen Drive

    543 ft · 26 sec · Saracen Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butter Road

    2008 ft · 2 min · Butter Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Black Oak Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  7. 7

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · 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 Bonneau Beach 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17.2 mi · 43%
Main Street
8.94 mi · 22%
Rivers Avenue
8.24 mi · 21%
Black Oak Road
2.65 mi · 7%
Butter Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Goose Creek Boulevard South

Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

12 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
00h 25m from Bonneau Beach
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bonneau Beach and Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonneau Beach to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Bonneau Beach and 21.2 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bonneau Beach and Sunny near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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 Forest Acres and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Goose Creek Clerk of Court

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 1.9/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Acres.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

27 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

67 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonneau Beach and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bonneau Beach

Bonneau Beach is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3198900, -80.0003600
Altitude24
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: Saracen Drive (-80.000177, 33.318484)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.17
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.59 $11.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.78 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.62 $7.93 $15.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonneau Beach and North Charleston. The current time is 03:23:01.

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.