How far is North Charleston, SC from Batesburg, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Batesburg, SC is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Batesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Batesburg.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
103.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fairview Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Fairview Road
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Continue on South Pine Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
36 m · 3 sec · West Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Batesburg.
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 West
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
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 North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Batesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Batesburg?
The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 68.9 miles from North Charleston and 68.8 miles from Batesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Batesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Batesburg. Straight-line distance: 116.31 mi (187.18 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 Batesburg
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,380 |
| Coordinates | 33.9079200, -81.5473300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batesburg (-81.54733, 33.90792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.25 | $38.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.52 | $43.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
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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