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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue on Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
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Continue on 4th Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 17 North
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49.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McClellanville.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Conway. Straight-line distance: 86.37 mi (139 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 26,620 |
| Coordinates | 33.8360000, -79.0478100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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