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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.89 mi
03h 06m
Flight
122.93 mi
197.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.93 mi
Kilometers
197.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.89 mi
Kilometers
260.54 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennettsville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Tue, Jun 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-06-02T11:48
Arrive Bennettsville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From North Charleston
81 mi
01h 33m
To Bennettsville
80.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington

    813 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 17 sec · North Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
78.7 mi · 49%
I 26 West
46.5 mi · 29%
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 10%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 8%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
122.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 33m from North Charleston
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Bennettsville. Straight-line distance: 122.93 mi (197.84 km).

North Charleston

#1 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bennettsville

#2 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $22.62
Round trip
$45.23
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in South Carolina · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Bennettsville. The current time is 11:48:55.

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.