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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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 35m.
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 Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.8 mi · 7 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway
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Turn left
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
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Continue on Railroad Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West
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Continue on Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway
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Turn left onto Salley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Turn left onto Five Chop Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Edgefield 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orangeburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgefield and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 130.03 mi (209.27 km).
#1 Edgefield
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.7895800, -81.9295600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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