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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.15 mi
02h 36m
Flight
117.59 mi
189.25 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Burnettown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.59 mi
Kilometers
189.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.15 mi
Kilometers
212.68 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

Gas Cost Calculator

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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, May 27, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Burnettown
Wed, May 27, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnettown
2026-05-27T05:08
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, May 27, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnettown
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
Wilkinson Heights
SC

Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

From Burnettown
68 mi
01h 18m
To North Charleston
64.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Richland Avenue West

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Richland Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Richland Avenue East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on Wagener Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Salley Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Salley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Salley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Walnut Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walnut Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on Salley Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Salley Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
67.3 mi · 51%
Salley Road
21.9 mi · 17%
North Road
16.3 mi · 12%
Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
5.64 mi · 4%
Richland Avenue West
3.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilkinson Heights
01h 18m from Burnettown
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Denmark

35 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

85 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnettown and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 117.59 mi (189.25 km).

Burnettown

#1 Burnettown

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

Population2,769
Coordinates33.5154100, -81.8490000
Altitude54
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: Augusta Road (-81.84903, 33.515391)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.65 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
9.32 gal · 35.3 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnettown and North Charleston. The current time is 05:08:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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