How far is North Charleston, SC from Saint George, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Saint George, SC is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Saint George.
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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
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 27: Ridgeville, Saint George
1445 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Old Gilliard Road
75 m · 4 sec · Old Gilliard Road
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Continue on Ridgeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Turn right
16.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Ridge Street
118 m · 17 sec · Ridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Saint George.
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
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Saint George?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from North Charleston and 23.4 miles from Saint George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint George.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
Goose Creek Clerk of Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 41.66 mi (67.05 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 Saint George
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 33.1860000, -80.5756500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.96 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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