How far is North Charleston, SC from Bennettsville, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Bennettsville, SC is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Bennettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Bennettsville.
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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
46.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington
813 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
616 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on Main Street
12.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
101 m · 17 sec · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
77 m · 11 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Bennettsville.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Charleston and Partly Sunny near Bennettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Bennettsville?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from North Charleston and 80.9 miles from Bennettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Charleston and Partly Sunny near Bennettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
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 Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Bennettsville. Straight-line distance: 122.93 mi (197.84 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 Bennettsville
City located in the U.
| Population | 7,455 |
| Coordinates | 34.6173800, -79.6847800 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
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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