How far is North Charleston, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
110.82 mi
02h 03m
Flight
105.06 mi
169.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.82 mi
Kilometers
178.35 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From North Charleston
55.4 mi
01h 01m
To Saint Andrews
55.4 mi
01h 01m

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
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Saint Andrews.

  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

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road East

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Andrews Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad River Road

    651 ft · 19 sec · Broad River Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Whiteford Road

    84 m · 12 sec · Whiteford Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiteford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
109 mi · 98%
Saint Andrews Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
Saint Andrews Road East
0.26 mi
Broad River Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 59m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 01m from North Charleston
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Saint Andrews?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 55.4 miles from North Charleston and 55.4 miles from Saint Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 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 Saint Andrews.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

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Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
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Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 105.06 mi (169.08 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
Saint Andrews

#2 Saint Andrews

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

Population16,680
Coordinates34.0487628, -81.1031494
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Saint Andrews (-81.103149, 34.048763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.32 $34.63
Premium $4.78 $18.68 $37.36
Diesel $5.62 $21.99 $43.98

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 Saint Andrews. The current time is 15:10:18.

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.