How far is North Charleston, SC from Stateburg, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Stateburg, SC is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
112.56 mi
02h 12m
Flight
82.77 mi
133.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.77 mi
Kilometers
133.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.14 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stateburg
Sat, May 30, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sun, May 31, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-30T20:12
Arrive Stateburg
Sat, May 30, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Santee
SC

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

From North Charleston
56.3 mi
01h 06m
To Stateburg
56.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Stateburg.

  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

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter

    88 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
46.5 mi · 41%
I 95 North
36.3 mi · 32%
Broad Street
9.68 mi · 9%
South Guignard Drive
3.62 mi · 3%
South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1%
North Kings Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 06m from North Charleston
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stateburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Stateburg?

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from North Charleston and 56.2 miles from Stateburg.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stateburg.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Stateburg. Straight-line distance: 82.77 mi (133.21 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
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#2 Stateburg

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,380
Coordinates33.9576500, -80.5348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Stateburg (-80.53481, 33.95765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.58 $35.17
Premium $4.78 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $5.62 $22.33 $44.65

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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There is no time difference between North Charleston and Stateburg. The current time is 20:12:42.

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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.