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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Forestbrook, SC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.28 mi
02h 19m
Flight
83.92 mi
135.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.92 mi
Kilometers
135.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.28 mi
Kilometers
159.77 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Forestbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From North Charleston
49.6 mi
01h 09m
To Forestbrook
49.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
Forestbrook Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

    136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach

    1411 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dick Pond Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dick Pond Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Dick Pond Rd: SC 707, Socastee

    73 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dick Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dick Pond Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Forestbrook Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Forestbrook Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bellis Drive

    539 ft · 26 sec · Bellis Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Canna Trail

    59 m · 10 sec · Canna Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brookline Drive

    102 m · 15 sec · Brookline Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookline Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
64.9 mi · 65%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 18%
Forestbrook Road
3.67 mi · 4%
Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4%
Dick Pond Road
3.39 mi · 3%
Meeting Street Road
3.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
01h 09m from North Charleston
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving North Charleston and Clear near Forestbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 49.6 miles from North Charleston and 49.6 miles from Forestbrook.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around North Charleston and Clear near Forestbrook.

Stop Ideas Near McClellanville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

55 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Forestbrook. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.06 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
Forestbrook

#2 Forestbrook

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Population4,612
Coordinates33.7223900, -78.9580900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Forestbrook (-78.95809, 33.72239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Forestbrook. The current time is 05:09:19.

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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.