How far is North Charleston, SC from Southern Shops, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Southern Shops, SC is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Southern Shops.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Southern Shops.
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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
163.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
33 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business North: Spartanburg
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway
69 m · 4 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 525, Fairforest Road
990 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Fairforest Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairforest Road
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Turn right onto Shea Marie Street
117 m · 22 sec · Shea Marie Street
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Turn left onto Robin Circle
67 m · 12 sec · Robin Circle
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Turn right onto Surf Lane
65 m · 9 sec · Surf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Surf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Southern Shops.
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
163 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southern Shops.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Southern Shops?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from North Charleston and 99.6 miles from Southern Shops.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 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 Southern Shops.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Southern Shops. Straight-line distance: 187.32 mi (301.47 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 Southern Shops
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,767 |
| Coordinates | 34.9859500, -81.9945500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Shops (-81.99455, 34.98595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.59 | $67.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.54 | $79.07 |
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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