How far is Newberry, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Newberry, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
146.23 mi
02h 11m
Flight
136.32 mi
219.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.32 mi
Kilometers
219.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.23 mi
Kilometers
235.34 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sun, Apr 26, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Newberry
Sun, Apr 26, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newberry
2026-04-25T23:29
Arrive North Charleston
Sun, Apr 26, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newberry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Newberry
72.5 mi
01h 05m
To North Charleston
73.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newberry and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newberry and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    19 m · 5 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 219

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newberry and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
107 mi · 73%
State Highway 219
33.5 mi · 23%
Main Street
2.77 mi · 2%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
SC 642
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 05m from Newberry
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newberry and Slight Chance 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 Newberry to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Newberry and 73.8 miles from North Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newberry and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newberry and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 136.32 mi (219.38 km).

Newberry

#1 Newberry

City in South Carolina, United States

Population10,141
Coordinates34.2745800, -81.6187200
Altitude151
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: College Street (-81.618818, 34.274542)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Newberry and North Charleston. The current time is 23:29:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.