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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.05 mi
04h 05m
Flight
203.34 mi
327.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.34 mi
Kilometers
327.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.05 mi
Kilometers
346.09 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Travelers Rest
Wed, Apr 29, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 29, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-29T07:10
Arrive Travelers Rest
Wed, Apr 29, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From North Charleston
107.6 mi
02h 02m
To Travelers Rest
107.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

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.

  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

    163.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 291 North: Pleasantburg Drive North

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Pleasantburg Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Pleasantburg Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Pleasantburg Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · North Pleasantburg Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on State Park Road

    794 ft · 21 sec · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Poinsett Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Poinsett Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1954 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
164 mi · 76%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 14%
Golden Strip Freeway
10.3 mi · 5%
Poinsett Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
North Pleasantburg Drive
4.26 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
02h 02m from North Charleston
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

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).

North Charleston

#1 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Travelers Rest

#2 Travelers Rest

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

Population8,202
Coordinates34.9676200, -82.4434500
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Travelers Rest (-82.44345, 34.96762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.73 L · about $30.06
Round trip
$60.13
15.18 gal · 57.46 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Travelers Rest. The current time is 07:10:18.

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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.