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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Georgetown, SC is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
63.45 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.4 mi
85.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.4 mi
Kilometers
85.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.45 mi
Kilometers
102.11 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, May 2, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sat, May 2, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-02T07:17
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, May 2, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Awendaw
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
31.8 mi
00h 43m
To Georgetown
31.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highmarket Street

    2129 ft · 28 sec · Highmarket Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highmarket Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
58.9 mi · 93%
Meeting Street Road
3.06 mi · 5%
Carner Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Highmarket Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

49.3 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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Awendaw
00h 43m from North Charleston
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Awendaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from North Charleston and 31.7 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Awendaw

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

40 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 Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 53.4 mi (85.94 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
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Georgetown (-79.2945, 33.37683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.75
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.87 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.92 $19.84
Premium $4.78 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.62 $12.60 $25.20

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Georgetown. The current time is 07:17:07.

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.