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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Meggett, SC is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
21.63 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.63 mi
Kilometers
34.81 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meggett
Thu, Apr 30, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Thu, Apr 30, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-30T01:32
Arrive Meggett
Thu, Apr 30, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

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
Ravenel
SC

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Meggett
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    704 ft · 14 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Savannah Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    98 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 162

    6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 165

    2749 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 165

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Churchs Flat Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Churchs Flat Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Churchs Flat Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
7.43 mi · 34%
State Highway 162
6.76 mi · 31%
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3.84 mi · 18%
Cosgrove Avenue
1.98 mi · 9%
State Highway 165
0.52 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

7.37 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenel
00h 17m from North Charleston
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Meggett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Ravenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from North Charleston and 10.8 miles from Meggett.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Meggett.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenel

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 Ravenel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 10.9 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
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 7.8 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 10.8 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 Ravenel.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

27 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

56 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

104 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

108 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Meggett. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 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
Meggett

#2 Meggett

Town

Population1,304
Coordinates32.7179600, -80.2389900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Meggett (-80.23899, 32.71796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Meggett. The current time is 01:32:40.

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.