How far is Five Forks, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Five Forks, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Five Forks and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks and North Charleston.
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Start on the route
81 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road
7 mi · 12 min · Scuffletown Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 418
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 418
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Continue on Gulliver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street
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Continue on Knight Street
2017 ft · 38 sec · Knight Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Laurens Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Laurens Road
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Take the ramp straight
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Five Forks 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.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Five Forks and Chance 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 Five Forks to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Five Forks and 103.5 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Five Forks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
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 Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Five Forks and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 186.82 mi (300.65 km).
#1 Five Forks
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 14,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.8048400, -82.2295600 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.16 | $80.31 |
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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