How far is North Charleston, SC from City View, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to City View, SC is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
210.14 mi
03h 56m
Flight
197.71 mi
318.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.71 mi
Kilometers
318.19 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.14 mi
Kilometers
338.18 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City View
Sat, May 2, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sat, May 2, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-02T15:04
Arrive City View
Sat, May 2, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
Springdale
SC

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

From North Charleston
105.1 mi
01h 58m
To City View
105.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and City View.

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Beattie Place

    2349 ft · 46 sec · Beattie Place

  9. 9

    Continue on College Street

    1618 ft · 37 sec · College Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Buncombe Street

    1402 ft · 28 sec · Buncombe Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Cedar Lane Road

    2532 ft · 1 min · Cedar Lane Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Smythe Street

    2567 ft · 1 min · Smythe Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Parker Road

    1544 ft · 43 sec · West Parker Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Henderson Street

    946 ft · 42 sec · Henderson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henderson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
164 mi · 78%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 14%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 6%
Pete Hollis Boulevard
0.99 mi
Dorchester Road
0.64 mi
Smythe Street
0.49 mi
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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
197.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 58m from North Charleston
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Rain Showers near City View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to City View?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from North Charleston and 105.1 miles from City View.

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

The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Rain Showers near City View.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and City View. Straight-line distance: 197.71 mi (318.19 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
City View

#2 City View

Census designated place

Population1,345
Coordinates34.8615100, -82.4315100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: City View (-82.43151, 34.86151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
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.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.78
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.39 $58.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.86 $65.73
Premium $4.78 $35.45 $70.91
Diesel $5.62 $41.73 $83.46

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and City View. The current time is 15:04:07.

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.