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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
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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.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach
1411 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Dick Pond Rd: SC 707, Socastee
73 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Dick Pond Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn right onto Forestbrook Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Forestbrook Road
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Turn right onto Bellis Drive
539 ft · 26 sec · Bellis Drive
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Turn right onto Canna Trail
59 m · 10 sec · Canna Trail
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Turn right onto Brookline Drive
102 m · 15 sec · Brookline Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Forestbrook. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.06 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 Forestbrook
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,612 |
| Coordinates | 33.7223900, -78.9580900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forestbrook (-78.95809, 33.72239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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