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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Conway, SC is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
101.17 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.37 mi
139 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.37 mi
Kilometers
139 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.81 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From North Charleston
50 mi
00h 58m
To Conway
51.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Fraser Street

    21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
58.9 mi · 58%
North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 22%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 12%
Meeting Street Road
3.06 mi · 3%
4th Avenue
2.46 mi · 2%
Carner Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
00h 58m from North Charleston
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from North Charleston and 51.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McClellanville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

55 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Conway. Straight-line distance: 86.37 mi (139 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
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Conway. The current time is 00:54:08.

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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.