How far is North Charleston, SC from Gadsden, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Gadsden, SC is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Gadsden.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
69.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: St. Matthews
603 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Matthews Road
7 mi · 11 min · Saint Matthews Road
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Continue on Harry C Raysor Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harry C Raysor Drive
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Continue on Colonel Thomson Highway
14.3 mi · 21 min · Colonel Thomson Highway
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Gadsden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
69.7 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from North Charleston and 51 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.
Denmark
Yemassee
Columbia
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 82.3 mi (132.45 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 Gadsden
Gadsden is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8457100, -80.7659200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gadsden (-80.76592, 33.84571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.63 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $16.16 | $32.31 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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