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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.76 mi
01h 41m
Flight
73.15 mi
117.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.15 mi
Kilometers
117.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.76 mi
Kilometers
138.01 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, May 13, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Johnsonville
Wed, May 13, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnsonville
2026-05-13T09:05
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, May 13, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnsonville
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
Jamestown
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Johnsonville
42.4 mi
00h 50m
To North Charleston
43.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    2227 ft · 46 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Georgetown Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Georgetown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 41

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    41.6 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reflectance Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Reflectance Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clements Ferry Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Clements Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston

    73 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 526 West: North Charleston

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North Rhett Avenue

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on N. Rhett Ave

    77 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Rhett Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Rhett Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    909 ft · 18 sec · Durant Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Durant Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Durant Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rivers Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
13.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 41
8.24 mi · 10%
Clements Ferry Road
7.68 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
3.2 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3%
South Georgetown Highway
2.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 50m from Johnsonville
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingstree

44 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

54 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

102 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 73.15 mi (117.72 km).

Johnsonville

#1 Johnsonville

City in South Carolina, United States

Population1,472
Coordinates33.8179400, -79.4492200
Altitude28
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: North Railroad Avenue (-79.449317, 33.817942)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnsonville and North Charleston. The current time is 09:05:56.

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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.