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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Dunean, SC is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
211.37 mi
03h 54m
Flight
195.46 mi
314.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.46 mi
Kilometers
314.57 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.37 mi
Kilometers
340.17 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunean
Mon, May 25, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Tue, May 26, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-25T19:33
Arrive Dunean
Mon, May 25, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
West Columbia
SC

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

From North Charleston
105.7 mi
01h 57m
To Dunean
105.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2748 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson

    3027 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Southern Connector

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Henrydale Avenue

    117 m · 14 sec · Henrydale Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Stevens Street

    1309 ft · 37 sec · Stevens Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Duke & Blake Street Alley

    51 m · 12 sec · Duke & Blake Street Alley

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Duke & Blake Street Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
164 mi · 77%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 14%
Southern Connector
15.9 mi · 8%
I 185
1.09 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.64 mi
Rivers Avenue
0.28 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Columbia
01h 57m from North Charleston
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Dunean.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from North Charleston and 105.7 miles from Dunean.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.55 one way or $59.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Dunean.

Stop Ideas Near West Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

3 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

50 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Dunean. Straight-line distance: 195.46 mi (314.57 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
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#2 Dunean

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population3,671
Coordinates34.8248400, -82.4192900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Dunean (-82.41929, 34.82484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $29.55
Round trip
$59.10
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.55 $59.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.04 $66.08
Premium $4.78 $35.64 $71.29
Diesel $5.62 $41.96 $83.91

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Dunean. The current time is 19:33:34.

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.