How far is Charleston, SC from Loris, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Loris, SC is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Loris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Loris.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn right onto Calhoun Street
1653 ft · 41 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto East Bay Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Bay Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 17 North
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
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Continue on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue on Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
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Continue on 4th Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
15 mi · 22 min
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Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Loris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Continue straight
49.4 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Rain Showers near Loris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Loris?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Charleston and 58.3 miles from Loris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Rain Showers near Loris.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Loris. Straight-line distance: 106.86 mi (171.98 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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