How far is Johnsonville, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Johnsonville, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonville and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville and North Charleston.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 46 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Georgetown Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Georgetown Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on County Line Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road
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Turn slight right
41.6 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto Reflectance Road
2898 ft · 1 min · Reflectance Road
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Turn right onto Clements Ferry Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Clements Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 526 West: North Charleston
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Rhett Avenue
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on N. Rhett Ave
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Rhett Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Rhett Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
909 ft · 18 sec · Durant Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Durant Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Durant Avenue
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Turn left onto Rivers Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 Johnsonville and North Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
41.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Johnsonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnsonville to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Johnsonville and 43.4 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnsonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 73.15 mi (117.72 km).
#1 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 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 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.98 | $33.97 |
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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