How far is North Charleston, SC from Van Wyck, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Van Wyck, SC is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.8 mi
03h 31m
Flight
147.2 mi
236.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.2 mi
Kilometers
236.89 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.8 mi
Kilometers
300.63 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Wyck
Mon, Jun 1, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Tue, Jun 2, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-06-01T19:30
Arrive Van Wyck
Mon, Jun 1, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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

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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
93.5 mi
01h 45m
To Van Wyck
93.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Van Wyck.

  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

    103.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  10. 10

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, SC 5: Rock Hiil

    886 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Anderson Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Anderson Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 5 South: Roddey, Lancaster

    1103 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Steel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Steel Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steel Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
104 mi · 56%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
57.8 mi · 31%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
SC 5 South
4.93 mi · 3%
South Anderson Road
4.42 mi · 2%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
147.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 45m from North Charleston
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Wyck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Van Wyck?

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from North Charleston and 93.3 miles from Van Wyck.

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

The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 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 Van Wyck.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Van Wyck. Straight-line distance: 147.2 mi (236.89 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 Van Wyck

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,120
Coordinates34.8584800, -80.8459100
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Van Wyck (-80.84591, 34.85848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.21
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.10 $52.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.19 $58.37
Premium $4.78 $31.49 $62.97
Diesel $5.62 $37.06 $74.12

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 Van Wyck. The current time is 19:30:06.

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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.