How far is North Charleston, SC from Lake City, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Lake City, SC is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Lake City.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
8.2 mi · 13 min · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
37.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Longstreet Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street
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Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway
11 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue on South Ron McNair Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Thomas Street
1826 ft · 50 sec · West Thomas Street
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Turn left onto South Acline Avenue
146 m · 12 sec · South Acline Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Acline Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Lake City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Lake City?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Saint Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from North Charleston and 40.9 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Stephen
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 Saint Stephen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 71.36 mi (114.84 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 Lake City
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.8710000, -79.7553500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-79.75535, 33.871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
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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