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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Timmonsville, SC is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.04 mi
02h 12m
Flight
88.48 mi
142.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.48 mi
Kilometers
142.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.04 mi
Kilometers
189.97 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 Timmonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 6:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-06-01T13:34
Arrive Timmonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:47 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
59 mi
01h 06m
To Timmonsville
59 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Timmonsville

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Road

    84 m · 6 sec · Center Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Honda Street

    885 ft · 23 sec · Honda Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Brockington Street

    1115 ft · 24 sec · South Brockington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    53 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
68.1 mi · 58%
I 26 West
46.5 mi · 39%
Honda Way
1.95 mi · 2%
Dorchester Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
South Brockington Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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
+29.6 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 06m from North Charleston
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Timmonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 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 59 miles from North Charleston and 59 miles from Timmonsville.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Timmonsville. Straight-line distance: 88.48 mi (142.4 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
Timmonsville

#2 Timmonsville

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

Population2,345
Coordinates34.1348800, -79.9397900
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Timmonsville (-79.93979, 34.13488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Timmonsville. The current time is 13:34:27.

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.