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

The driving distance from North Augusta, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.86 mi
02h 40m
Flight
123.48 mi
198.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.48 mi
Kilometers
198.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.86 mi
Kilometers
221.87 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Augusta
2026-04-19T10:41
Arrive North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Augusta
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
Edisto
SC

Human settlement in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Augusta
74.8 mi
01h 20m
To North Charleston
63.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Edgefield Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Edgefield Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    3011 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Railroad Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West

  9. 9

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  11. 11

    Continue on John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
67.3 mi · 49%
Edgefield Road
30.5 mi · 22%
North Road
16.3 mi · 12%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 8%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 6%
John Nunn Highway
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edisto
01h 20m from North Augusta
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Augusta and Mostly Cloudy then 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 North Augusta to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Edisto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from North Augusta and 63.1 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Augusta and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Edisto

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

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

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Denmark

28 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

59 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Yemassee

88 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Camden

89 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Augusta and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 123.48 mi (198.72 km).

North Augusta

#1 North Augusta

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population24,137
Coordinates33.5018000, -81.9651200
Altitude118
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: Georgia Avenue (-81.965158, 33.501824)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.78 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.62 $27.39 $54.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Augusta and North Charleston. The current time is 10:41:29.

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.