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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Latta, SC is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
149.86 mi
02h 49m
Flight
107.1 mi
172.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.1 mi
Kilometers
172.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.17 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Latta
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, May 13, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-12T23:09
Arrive Latta
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Summerton
SC

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

From North Charleston
74.9 mi
01h 24m
To Latta
74.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 38: Marion

    1573 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
95.8 mi · 64%
I 26 West
46.5 mi · 31%
SC 38
1.38 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.64 mi
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

95 mi · 01h 42m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
01h 24m from North Charleston
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Sunny near Latta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from North Charleston and 74.9 miles from Latta.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Sunny near Latta.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Latta. Straight-line distance: 107.1 mi (172.36 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
Latta

#2 Latta

Town in Dilon County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates34.3371000, -79.4311600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Latta (-79.43116, 34.3371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Latta. The current time is 23:09:29.

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.