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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Edgefield, SC is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
148.81 mi
03h 09m
Flight
130.03 mi
209.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.03 mi
Kilometers
209.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.49 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgefield
Thu, May 7, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Thu, May 7, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-07T13:20
Arrive Edgefield
Thu, May 7, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Orangeburg
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

From North Charleston
74.4 mi
01h 34m
To Edgefield
74.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Railroad Avenue East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken

    2072 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken

    41 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Edgefield Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  24. 24

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Augusta Road

    2900 ft · 49 sec · Augusta Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
61.3 mi · 41%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
26.2 mi · 18%
North Road
16.3 mi · 11%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 6%
Five Chop Road
6.36 mi · 4%
Edgefield Highway
5.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 08m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangeburg
01h 34m from North Charleston
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Orangeburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from North Charleston and 74.4 miles from Edgefield.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgefield.

Stop Ideas Near Orangeburg

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

32 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

87 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

89 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Edgefield. Straight-line distance: 130.03 mi (209.27 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
Edgefield

#2 Edgefield

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,825
Coordinates33.7895800, -81.9295600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Edgefield (-81.92956, 33.78958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $20.80
Round trip
$41.59
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.80 $41.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.25 $46.50
Premium $4.78 $25.08 $50.17
Diesel $5.62 $29.53 $59.05

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Edgefield. The current time is 13:20:37.

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.