How far is North Charleston, SC from Red Bank, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Red Bank, SC is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 11m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Red Bank.
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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
103.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
139 m · 13 sec · Kitti Wake Drive
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Turn right onto Two Notch Road
3052 ft · 1 min · Two Notch Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Two Notch Road
39 m · 4 sec · Two Notch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Two Notch Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Two Notch Road
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Turn left onto South Lake Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Red Bank.
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 26 West
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
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 Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny near Red Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from North Charleston and 57.3 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Charleston and Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny near Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
Denmark
Yemassee
Columbia
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 104.19 mi (167.68 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 Red Bank
Red Bank is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9320900, -81.2384300 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-81.23843, 33.93209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.60 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
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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