How far is North Charleston, SC from Burton, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Burton, SC is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.57 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52.32 mi
84.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.32 mi
Kilometers
84.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
33.3 mi
00h 45m
To Burton
33.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Burton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Burton.

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    704 ft · 14 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    25.2 mi · 34 min · Savannah Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway

    63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway

    2347 ft · 31 sec · Parris Island Gateway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parris Island Gateway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Burton.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
25.2 mi · 38%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 26%
Trask Parkway
12 mi · 18%
Charleston Highway
5.86 mi · 9%
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3.84 mi · 6%
Cosgrove Avenue
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

25.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 45m from North Charleston
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Charleston and Sunny near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Burton?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from North Charleston and 33.3 miles from Burton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Sunny near Burton.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Burton. Straight-line distance: 52.32 mi (84.2 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
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#2 Burton

Burton is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4357500, -80.7240000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Burton (-80.724, 32.43575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Burton. The current time is 06:34:23.

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.