How far is North Charleston, SC from Red Hill, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Red Hill, SC is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.27 mi
02h 24m
Flight
86.6 mi
139.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.6 mi
Kilometers
139.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.27 mi
Kilometers
164.59 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-12T19:21
Arrive Red Hill
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From North Charleston
51.2 mi
01h 12m
To Red Hill
51.1 mi
01h 12m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Red Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Meeting Street Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Fraser Street

    21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wright Boulevard

    866 ft · 21 sec · Wright Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue

    2762 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 90

    2484 ft · 54 sec · Highway 90

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road

    636 ft · 28 sec · Dobros Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dobros Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
58.9 mi · 58%
North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 21%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 12%
Meeting Street Road
3.06 mi · 3%
4th Avenue
1.88 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
01h 12m from North Charleston
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Red Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Red Hill?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from North Charleston and 51.1 miles from Red Hill.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McClellanville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

55 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 86.6 mi (139.37 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
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#2 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population13,223
Coordinates33.8207300, -79.0189200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Red Hill (-79.01892, 33.82073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Red Hill. The current time is 19:21:11.

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.