How far is North Charleston, SC from Estill, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Estill, SC is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Estill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Estill.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
704 ft · 14 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue
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Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
25.2 mi · 34 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 17 South: I 95 South, US 17 South
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
624 ft · 14 sec · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Grays Highway
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Turn left onto State Road S-27-137
1286 ft · 26 sec · State Road S-27-137
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Turn straight onto Heritage Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Heritage Road
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Continue on Browning Gate Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Browning Gate Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Estill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
25.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Clear leaving North Charleston and Sunny near Estill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Estill?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from North Charleston and 46.4 miles from Estill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around North Charleston and Sunny near Estill.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Estill. Straight-line distance: 73.92 mi (118.96 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 Estill
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.7548900, -81.2420500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estill (-81.24205, 32.75489)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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