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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
41.75 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.1 mi
61.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.1 mi
Kilometers
61.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.75 mi
Kilometers
67.19 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Mon, May 25, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-24T23:51
Arrive Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Moncks Corner
SC

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
20.9 mi
00h 26m
To Saint Stephen
20.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Barry Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 41%
Rivers Avenue
8.21 mi · 20%
Church Road
0.2 mi
Barry Place
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Goose Creek Boulevard North

Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moncks Corner
00h 26m from North Charleston
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Moncks Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from North Charleston and 20.8 miles from Saint Stephen.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.

Stop Ideas Near Moncks Corner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moncks Corner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Goose Creek Clerk of Court

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 1.9/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moncks Corner.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

36 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

55 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

96 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

106 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 38.1 mi (61.32 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 Stephen

#2 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.82 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $5.62 $8.27 $16.53

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Saint Stephen. The current time is 23:51:35.

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.