How far is Chesterfield, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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 South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and North Charleston.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Page Street
637 ft · 20 sec · South Page Street
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Turn left onto East Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight right onto East Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Turn right onto Jersey Street
102 m · 8 sec · Jersey Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street
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Take the ramp left
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 52 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 Chesterfield 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.
West Lucas Street
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Chesterfield and 80.7 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 130.15 mi (209.46 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7359900, -80.0881200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
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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