How far is North Charleston, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.85 mi
00h 58m
Flight
22.3 mi
35.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.85 mi
Kilometers
44.82 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Kiawah Island
SC

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

From North Charleston
13.9 mi
00h 29m
To Seabrook Island
13.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Seabrook Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Seabrook Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    704 ft · 14 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Towne Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Towne Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Andrews Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Andrews Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wesley Drive

    1464 ft · 31 sec · Wesley Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Folly Road Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Folly Road Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maybank Highway

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Maybank Highway

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right

    44 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Seabrook Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 26%
Maybank Highway
7.17 mi · 26%
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.08 mi · 11%
Seabrook Island Road
2.72 mi · 10%
Cosgrove Avenue
1.98 mi · 7%
Saint Andrews Boulevard
1.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bohicket Road

Turn sharp left onto Bohicket Road

7.31 mi · 00h 18m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiawah Island
00h 29m from North Charleston
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Seabrook Island?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Kiawah Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from North Charleston and 13.9 miles from Seabrook Island.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Stop Ideas Near Kiawah Island

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 Kiawah Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 11 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiawah Island.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

31 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

72 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

116 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 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
Seabrook Island

#2 Seabrook Island

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

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.78 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.62 $5.51 $11.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Seabrook Island. The current time is 23:02:37.

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.