How far is North Charleston, SC from Due West, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Due West, SC is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Due West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Due West.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
163.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1456 ft · 30 sec · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Highway 252
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252
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Continue on State Highway 252
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 252
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Continue on South Greenwood Avenue
1070 ft · 22 sec · South Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Smith Street
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Continue on Old Shoals Junction Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Shoals Junction Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 184 East
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 184 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto College Street
34 m · 2 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Due West.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Due West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Due West?
The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Cayce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from North Charleston and 101.8 miles from Due West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Due West.
Stop Ideas Near Cayce
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 Cayce.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Due West. Straight-line distance: 172.41 mi (277.47 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 Due West
City in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 34.3334500, -82.3879000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Due West (-82.3879, 34.33345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.44 | $56.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.31 | $68.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.38 | $80.76 |
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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