How far is North Charleston, SC from Andrews, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Andrews, SC is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
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.
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Andrews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Andrews.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clements Ferry Road-North
8 mi · 13 min · Clements Ferry Road North
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Turn left onto Reflectance Road
2898 ft · 1 min · Reflectance Road
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Turn left onto Hwy 41
40.5 mi · 58 min · Hwy 41
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Andrews.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hwy 41
Turn left onto Hwy 41
40.5 mi · 00h 58m
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 Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Andrews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Andrews?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Awendaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from North Charleston and 28.7 miles from Andrews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Andrews.
Stop Ideas Near Awendaw
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 Awendaw.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.72 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Andrews
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.4512800, -79.5609000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andrews (-79.5609, 33.45128)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
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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