How far is North Charleston, SC from Blacksburg, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Blacksburg.
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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
103.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Saluda Street
1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street
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Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Cherokee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Blacksburg.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from North Charleston and 105.4 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.47 one way or $58.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
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 West Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 179.78 mi (289.32 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 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.84 | $83.69 |
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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