How far is Burnettown, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Burnettown, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnettown and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnettown and North Charleston.
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Start on Augusta Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Richland Avenue West
3.3 mi · 5 min · Richland Avenue West
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Continue on Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East
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Continue on Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road
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Turn straight onto Salley Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Salley Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Walnut Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Walnut Street West
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Continue on Salley Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Turn left onto Five Chop Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnettown and North Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burnettown and Slight Chance 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 Burnettown to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Wilkinson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Burnettown and 64.1 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burnettown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Wilkinson Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilkinson Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnettown and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 117.59 mi (189.25 km).
#1 Burnettown
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,769 |
| Coordinates | 33.5154100, -81.8490000 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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