How far is Conway, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Conway, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.73 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.37 mi
139 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.37 mi
Kilometers
139 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.73 mi
Kilometers
162.11 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sat, May 2, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T14:42
Arrive North Charleston
Sat, May 2, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Conway
50 mi
00h 58m
To North Charleston
50.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  3. 3

    Continue on North Fraser Street

    34.9 mi · 49 min · North Fraser Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    45.6 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Meeting Street

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    1065 ft · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    3057 ft · 52 sec · Meeting Street Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Carner Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
80.5 mi · 80%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 12%
Meeting Street
2.54 mi · 3%
4th Avenue
2.47 mi · 2%
Carner Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Meeting Street Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Continue straight

45.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
00h 58m from Conway
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Conway and 50.8 miles from North Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Conway and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near McClellanville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

55 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 86.37 mi (139 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.77 $31.53
Premium $4.78 $17.01 $34.02
Diesel $5.62 $20.02 $40.04

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and North Charleston. The current time is 14:42:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.