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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Clover, SC is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
200.03 mi
03h 52m
Flight
171.61 mi
276.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.61 mi
Kilometers
276.18 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.03 mi
Kilometers
321.92 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, May 13, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Clover
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From North Charleston
100.1 mi
01h 56m
To Clover
99.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  10. 10

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Filbert Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
104 mi · 52%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 27%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
York Highway
6.54 mi · 3%
Filbert Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
Alexander Love Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 56m from North Charleston
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from North Charleston and 99.9 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Clover.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Clover. Straight-line distance: 171.61 mi (276.18 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
Clover

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.93
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.96 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.27 $62.54
Premium $4.78 $33.73 $67.47
Diesel $5.62 $39.71 $79.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Clover. The current time is 21:42:33.

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.