How far is North Charleston, SC from Travelers Rest, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Travelers Rest, SC is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Travelers Rest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Travelers Rest.
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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 left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 291 North: Pleasantburg Drive North
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pleasantburg Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Turn left onto North Pleasantburg Drive
3 mi · 5 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Continue on State Park Road
794 ft · 21 sec · State Park Road
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Turn right onto Poinsett Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Poinsett Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1954 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
25 m · 2 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Travelers Rest.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Travelers Rest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Travelers Rest?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from North Charleston and 107.5 miles from Travelers Rest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Travelers Rest.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Travelers Rest. Straight-line distance: 203.34 mi (327.24 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 Travelers Rest
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.9676200, -82.4434500 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Travelers Rest (-82.44345, 34.96762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.62 | $67.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.27 | $72.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.69 | $85.37 |
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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