How far is Charleston, SC from North Hartsville, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to North Hartsville, SC is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and North Hartsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and North Hartsville.
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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 left onto Calhoun Street
689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto King Street
3052 ft · 1 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Coming Street
1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street
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Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway
3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight left
51.4 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timmonsville
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
84 m · 6 sec · Center Road
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Continue on Honda Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way
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Continue on Honda Street
885 ft · 23 sec · Honda Street
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Turn left onto East Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto South Brockington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Brockington Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
7 mi · 13 min · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and North Hartsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near North Hartsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to North Hartsville?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Charleston and 73.3 miles from North Hartsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near North Hartsville.
Stop Ideas Near Summerton
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 Summerton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and North Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Hartsville
Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,251 |
| Coordinates | 34.3937700, -80.0695100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hartsville (-80.06951, 34.39377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
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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