How far is Charleston, SC from Northwood Estates, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Northwood Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Northwood Estates.
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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
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree
2516 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
593 ft · 12 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenridge Road
3144 ft · 2 min · Greenridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Northwood Estates.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Septima Clark Expressway
Keep slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Northwood Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Northwood Estates?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Charleston and 8.2 miles from Northwood Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Northwood Estates.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Northwood Estates. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwood Estates
Northwood Estates is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9518400, -80.0517500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood Estates (-80.05175, 32.95184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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