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

The driving distance from Edgefield, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.84 mi
02h 35m
Flight
130.03 mi
209.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.03 mi
Kilometers
209.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.84 mi
Kilometers
237.92 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Thu, May 7, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Edgefield
Thu, May 7, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgefield
2026-05-07T13:01
Arrive North Charleston
Thu, May 7, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgefield
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
Orangeburg
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

From Edgefield
74.1 mi
01h 17m
To North Charleston
73.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Augusta Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  4. 4

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    53 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Railroad Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West

  11. 11

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  13. 13

    Continue on John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
67.3 mi · 45%
Edgefield Highway
20.1 mi · 14%
North Road
16.3 mi · 11%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 8%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
5.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangeburg
01h 17m from Edgefield
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgefield and Cloudy near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Orangeburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Edgefield and 73.7 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgefield and Cloudy near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Orangeburg

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

32 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

87 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

89 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgefield and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 130.03 mi (209.27 km).

Edgefield

#1 Edgefield

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,825
Coordinates33.7895800, -81.9295600
Altitude162
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: Main Street (-81.929523, 33.78966)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.12 $46.24
Premium $4.78 $24.94 $49.88
Diesel $5.62 $29.36 $58.71

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgefield and North Charleston. The current time is 13:01:41.

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.