How far is Johnston, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Johnston, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnston and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnston and North Charleston.
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Start on Lee Street
6 m · 3 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Calhoun Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Street
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Continue on Highway 23
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 23
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Continue on West Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Highway 23
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 23
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 23
2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 23
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
19.6 mi · 28 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
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Continue on Railroad Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West
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Continue on Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway
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Turn left onto Salley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Turn left onto Five Chop Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 29 sec · 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 Johnston 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.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 07m
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 Johnston 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 Johnston to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Wilkinson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Johnston and 68.3 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnston and Clear near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Wilkinson Heights
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 Wilkinson Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnston and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 125.18 mi (201.46 km).
#1 Johnston
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,395 |
| Coordinates | 33.8320800, -81.8009400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
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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