How far is North Charleston, SC from Wade Hampton, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Wade Hampton, SC is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Wade Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Wade Hampton.
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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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Continue on Pine Knoll Drive
655 ft · 16 sec · Pine Knoll Drive
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Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wade Hampton Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Wade Hampton.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Wade Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Wade Hampton?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from North Charleston and 104.1 miles from Wade Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Patchy Fog near Wade Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
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 Springdale.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Wade Hampton. Straight-line distance: 195.81 mi (315.12 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 Wade Hampton
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 20,622 |
| Coordinates | 34.9037300, -82.3331700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wade Hampton (-82.33317, 34.90373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.11 | $58.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.55 | $65.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.34 | $82.67 |
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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