How far is North Charleston, SC from Marion, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Marion, SC is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Marion.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clements Ferry Road-North
8 mi · 13 min · Clements Ferry Road North
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Turn left onto Reflectance Road
2898 ft · 1 min · Reflectance Road
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Turn left onto Hwy 41
37.4 mi · 53 min · Hwy 41
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Continue on County Line Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto County Line Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Georgetown Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Kingsburg Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway
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Turn right onto East Myrtle Beach Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 378
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 41
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 41
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Take the ramp left
984 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Godbold Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Godbold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Godbold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hwy 41
Turn left onto Hwy 41
37.4 mi · 00h 53m
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 Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Marion?
The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from North Charleston and 58.2 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Andrews
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 Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Marion. Straight-line distance: 97.25 mi (156.51 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 Marion
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.1782200, -79.4006100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-79.40061, 34.17822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.11 | $46.23 |
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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