How far is Fairfax, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Fairfax, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and North Charleston.
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Start on the route
83 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street West
87 m · 15 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
570 ft · 12 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Turn left onto Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Street West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Elm Street West
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Turn left onto Charleston Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn left onto Walterboro Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Walterboro Highway
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Continue on Sniders Highway
20.2 mi · 36 min · Sniders Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard
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Turn right
24.7 mi · 36 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Dorchester Road
19.2 mi · 31 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 Fairfax and North Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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24.7 mi · 00h 36m
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 Cloudy leaving Fairfax and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Fairfax and 43.9 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairfax and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Walterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 73.54 mi (118.35 km).
#1 Fairfax
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 32.9590500, -81.2365000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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