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

The driving distance from Forestbrook, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
101.99 mi
02h 05m
Flight
83.92 mi
135.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.92 mi
Kilometers
135.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.14 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Forestbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestbrook
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestbrook
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 Forestbrook
50.6 mi
01h 02m
To North Charleston
51.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Forestbrook Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brookline Drive

    102 m · 20 sec · Brookline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canna Trail

    59 m · 9 sec · Canna Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellis Drive

    576 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestbrook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 501 South: Myrtle Beach

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South, US 17South: Surfside, Georgetown

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    56 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Fraser Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Highway 17

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Highway 17

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Meeting Street

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    1065 ft · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    3057 ft · 52 sec · Meeting Street Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Carner Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestbrook 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
56 mi · 55%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 17%
Highway 17
14 mi · 14%
North Highway 17
2.62 mi · 3%
US 501 South
2.59 mi · 3%
Meeting Street
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Turn left onto North Fraser Street

56 mi · 01h 14m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
01h 02m from Forestbrook
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Forestbrook and Clear near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 50.6 miles from Forestbrook and 51.4 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Forestbrook and Clear 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 Forestbrook and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.06 km).

Forestbrook

#1 Forestbrook

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Population4,612
Coordinates33.7223900, -78.9580900
Altitude5
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: Brookline Drive (-78.958094, 33.722409)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestbrook and North Charleston. The current time is 03:28:23.

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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.