How far is Holly Hill, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Holly Hill, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.64 mi
00h 48m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.64 mi
Kilometers
76.67 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Mon, May 4, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Hill
Mon, May 4, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Hill
2026-05-04T08:19
Arrive North Charleston
Mon, May 4, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgeville
SC

Town of the United States

From Holly Hill
23.2 mi
00h 24m
To North Charleston
24.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road

    1220 ft · 27 sec · Old State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gardner Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gardner Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Judge Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Judge Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Hill and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Judge Street
40.3 mi · 85%
Gardner Boulevard
4.6 mi · 10%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
SC 642
0.24 mi · 1%
Old State Road
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Judge Street

Merge slight left

38 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
00h 24m from Holly Hill
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holly Hill and Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Hill to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Holly Hill and 24.4 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Hill and Sunny near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Goose Creek Clerk of Court

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 1.9/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

38 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

67 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

81 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Hill and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Holly Hill

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
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: Old State Road (-80.413541, 33.322822)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.31
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.65 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.78 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.62 $9.45 $18.90

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Hill and North Charleston. The current time is 08:19:13.

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.