How far is North Charleston, SC from Pine Ridge, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Pine Ridge, SC is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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 Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Pine Ridge.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timmonsville
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
84 m · 6 sec · Center Road
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Continue on Honda Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way
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Continue on Honda Street
885 ft · 23 sec · Honda Street
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Turn left onto East Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto South Brockington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Brockington Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Bobo Newsome Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Turn right onto West Old Camden Road
32 m · 3 sec · West Old Camden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Old Camden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Pine Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving North Charleston and Mostly Clear near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from North Charleston and 71.4 miles from Pine Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Charleston and Mostly Clear near Pine Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Summerton
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 Summerton.
Kingstree
Camden
Columbia
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.18 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 Pine Ridge
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 34.3951500, -80.1628500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Ridge (-80.16285, 34.39515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
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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