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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Mullins, SC is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.13 mi
02h 51m
Flight
102.15 mi
164.4 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from North Charleston.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.15 mi
Kilometers
164.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.13 mi
Kilometers
188.51 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mullins
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, May 13, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Mullins
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Andrews
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
58.7 mi
01h 25m
To Mullins
58.5 mi
01h 25m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Clements Ferry Road-North

    8 mi · 13 min · Clements Ferry Road North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Reflectance Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Reflectance Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hwy 41

    37.4 mi · 53 min · Hwy 41

  7. 7

    Continue on County Line Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 41

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Georgetown Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Georgetown Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kingsburg Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 378

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 378

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 41

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 41

    13.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 41

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hwy 41
37.4 mi · 32%
State Highway 41
29.9 mi · 26%
County Line Road
17.9 mi · 15%
Mark Clark Expressway
4.82 mi · 4%
South Main Street
4.23 mi · 4%
Clements Ferry Road North
4.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andrews
01h 25m from North Charleston
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Mullins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 58.7 miles from North Charleston and 58.5 miles from Mullins.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

34 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

76 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

85 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

109 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Mullins. Straight-line distance: 102.15 mi (164.4 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
Mullins

#2 Mullins

City in Marion County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,139
Coordinates34.2057200, -79.2544900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Mullins (-79.25449, 34.20572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.78 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.62 $23.23 $46.45

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 Mullins. The current time is 20:26:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.