How far is Laurens, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Laurens, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurens and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurens and North Charleston.
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Start on Courthouse Public Square
13 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square
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Turn left onto East Public Square
91 m · 15 sec · East Public Square
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Turn right onto East Laurens Street
79 m · 14 sec · East Laurens Street
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Laurens and North Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charleston
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laurens and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurens to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Laurens and 88.5 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laurens and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurens and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 163.27 mi (262.76 km).
#1 Laurens
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,852 |
| Coordinates | 34.4990100, -82.0142600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
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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