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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.78 mi
03h 00m
Flight
112.02 mi
180.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.02 mi
Kilometers
180.28 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.78 mi
Kilometers
236.22 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hartsville
Wed, Apr 22, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-22T11:29
Arrive North Hartsville
Wed, Apr 22, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Summerton
SC

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

From Charleston
73.4 mi
01h 30m
To North Hartsville
73.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Calhoun Street

    689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto King Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · King Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coming Street

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway

    3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    51.4 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Timmonsville

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Road

    84 m · 6 sec · Center Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Honda Street

    885 ft · 23 sec · Honda Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Brockington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Brockington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Oates Highway

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South 5th Street

    7 mi · 13 min · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
67.7 mi · 46%
Septima Clark Expressway
51.9 mi · 35%
Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 9%
South 5th Street
7.03 mi · 5%
South Brockington Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Honda Way
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
01h 30m from Charleston
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and North Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 112.02 mi (180.28 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
North Hartsville

#2 North Hartsville

Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina

Population3,251
Coordinates34.3937700, -80.0695100
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: North Hartsville (-80.06951, 34.39377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $20.52
Round trip
$41.04
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and North Hartsville. The current time is 11:29:04.

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