How far is Calhoun Falls, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Calhoun Falls, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calhoun Falls and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun Falls and North Charleston.
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Start on North Cox Avenue
104 m · 17 sec · North Cox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Russell Lake Boulevard
24.4 mi · 33 min · East Russell Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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Turn right onto State Highway 225
2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225
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Continue on Taggart Avenue
2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue
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Continue on Nixon Circle
2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South
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Continue on Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
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Turn right onto Highway 25 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road
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Turn left
22 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
103.7 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Calhoun Falls 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.
Charleston
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Calhoun Falls and 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 Calhoun Falls to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Calhoun Falls and 101.9 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Calhoun Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun Falls and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 173.57 mi (279.33 km).
#1 Calhoun Falls
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,883 |
| Coordinates | 34.0923400, -82.5956900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.16 | $80.31 |
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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