How far is Newport, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Newport, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and North Charleston.
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Start on Adnah Church Road
60 m · 10 sec · Adnah Church Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Heckle Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Heckle Boulevard
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Turn straight onto State Highway 901
1421 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 901
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Continue on Heckle Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saluda Street
1592 ft · 41 sec · Saluda Street
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
99 mi · 1 hr 48 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 Newport and North Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Merge slight right
99 mi · 01h 48m
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 Newport and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Newport and 93.7 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 161.03 mi (259.16 km).
#1 Newport
Newport is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9898600, -81.1009100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.60 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $26.61 | $53.21 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $29.22 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
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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