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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Lincolnville, SC is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.62 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.84 mi
23.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.36 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-18T16:25
Arrive Lincolnville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Charleston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hanahan
SC

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

From North Charleston
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Lincolnville
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Von Ohnsen Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Von Ohnsen Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincolnville Road

    3277 ft · 2 min · Lincolnville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1769 ft · 54 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pickens Street

    805 ft · 30 sec · Pickens Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Carolina Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · West Carolina Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Carolina Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
10.5 mi · 60%
University Boulevard
3.93 mi · 22%
Von Ohnsen Road
0.79 mi · 4%
Dorchester Road
0.64 mi · 4%
Lincolnville Road
0.62 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanahan
00h 13m from North Charleston
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Charleston and Sunny near Lincolnville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hanahan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from North Charleston and 8.8 miles from Lincolnville.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Sunny near Lincolnville.

Stop Ideas Near Hanahan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hanahan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanahan.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

5 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

81 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

85 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Lincolnville. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.88 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
Lincolnville

#2 Lincolnville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,624
Coordinates33.0068400, -80.1553700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Lincolnville (-80.15537, 33.00684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.46 $4.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.75 $5.49
Premium $4.78 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.62 $3.49 $6.97

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Lincolnville. The current time is 16:25:55.

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.