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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to North Augusta, SC is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.46 mi
03h 09m
Flight
123.48 mi
198.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.48 mi
Kilometers
198.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.46 mi
Kilometers
242.14 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-19T12:01
Arrive North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edisto
SC

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

From North Charleston
75.2 mi
01h 34m
To North Augusta
75.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Railroad Avenue East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Edgefield Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgefield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    46 m · 6 sec · Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
61.3 mi · 41%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
38.7 mi · 26%
North Road
16.3 mi · 11%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 5%
Five Chop Road
6.36 mi · 4%
John Nunn Highway
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edisto
01h 34m from North Charleston
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near North Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edisto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from North Charleston and 75.2 miles from North Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near North Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Edisto

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

28 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

59 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Yemassee

88 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Camden

89 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and North Augusta. Straight-line distance: 123.48 mi (198.72 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
North Augusta

#2 North Augusta

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population24,137
Coordinates33.5018000, -81.9651200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: North Augusta (-81.96512, 33.5018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
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
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $21.03
Round trip
$42.07
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.03 $42.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.78 $25.37 $50.74
Diesel $5.62 $29.86 $59.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and North Augusta. The current time is 12:01:46.

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.