How far is Heath Springs, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Heath Springs, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
155.47 mi
02h 40m
Flight
126.69 mi
203.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.69 mi
Kilometers
203.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.47 mi
Kilometers
250.21 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Heath Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heath Springs
2026-06-01T18:17
Arrive North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heath Springs
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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Heath Springs
78.2 mi
01h 20m
To North Charleston
77.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heath Springs and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1288 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Matson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hampton Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kershaw Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
47 mi · 30%
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 23%
Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 9%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 8%
Sumter Highway
8.43 mi · 5%
Camden Highway
8.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

46.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 20m from Heath Springs
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Heath Springs and 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 Heath Springs to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Heath Springs and 77.3 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Heath Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

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Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heath Springs and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 126.69 mi (203.89 km).

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#1 Heath Springs

Human settlement in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,054
Coordinates34.5932100, -80.6753500
Altitude209
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: US 521 (-80.675412, 34.593203)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Heath Springs and North Charleston. The current time is 18:17:26.

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.