How far is Loris, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Loris, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 02h 24m.
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.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loris and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris and North Charleston.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
18.1 mi · 27 min · Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Park View Road
1608 ft · 44 sec · Park View Road
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
1740 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
710 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
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Continue on North Fraser Street
34.9 mi · 49 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue straight
45.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Meeting Street
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
1065 ft · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3057 ft · 52 sec · Meeting Street Road
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Continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 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 Loris 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.
North Fraser Street
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45.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Loris and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loris to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Loris and 61.1 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Loris and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loris and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 103.93 mi (167.26 km).
#1 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.35 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
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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