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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Centerville, SC is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
223.53 mi
04h 19m
Flight
195.05 mi
313.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.05 mi
Kilometers
313.9 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.53 mi
Kilometers
359.74 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seven Oaks
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From North Charleston
111.8 mi
02h 09m
To Centerville
111.8 mi
02h 09m

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
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    163.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Easley Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sullivan Road

    2027 ft · 58 sec · Sullivan Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Dixon Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dixon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
164 mi · 73%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 10%
Easley Highway
14.8 mi · 7%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 2%
Pearman Dairy Road
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 59m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
02h 09m from North Charleston
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Charleston and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from North Charleston and 111.8 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 195.05 mi (313.9 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 Centerville

Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5320500, -82.7040200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Centerville (-82.70402, 34.53205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.86 L · about $31.25
Round trip
$62.50
15.78 gal · 59.72 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.25 $62.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.94 $69.89
Premium $4.78 $37.70 $75.40
Diesel $5.62 $44.37 $88.75

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 Centerville. The current time is 06:52:30.

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.