How far is North Charleston, SC from Cane Savannah, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Cane Savannah, SC is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.69 mi
02h 03m
Flight
77.38 mi
124.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.38 mi
Kilometers
124.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.69 mi
Kilometers
170.09 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cane Savannah
Mon, Apr 13, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Mon, Apr 13, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-13T13:15
Arrive Cane Savannah
Mon, Apr 13, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Vance
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
52.9 mi
01h 01m
To Cane Savannah
52.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Cane Savannah.

  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

    35.4 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Guignard Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wedgefield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wedgefield Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wedgefield Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Wedgefield Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wedgefield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
46.5 mi · 44%
I 95 North
36.3 mi · 34%
Wedgefield Road
4.19 mi · 4%
South Guignard Drive
2.39 mi · 2%
West Liberty Street
1.6 mi · 2%
South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vance
01h 01m from North Charleston
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Cane Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Cane Savannah?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Vance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from North Charleston and 52.8 miles from Cane Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Cane Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Vance

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

61 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

68 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

74 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Cane Savannah. Straight-line distance: 77.38 mi (124.53 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 Cane Savannah

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,117
Coordinates33.9018200, -80.4503600
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Cane Savannah (-80.45036, 33.90182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Cane Savannah. The current time is 13:15:39.

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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.