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

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Walterboro, SC is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
46.49 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.3 mi
64.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.49 mi
Kilometers
74.82 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walterboro
Sat, May 23, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sat, May 23, 5:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-05-23T15:15
Arrive Walterboro
Sat, May 23, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 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
Summerville
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From North Charleston
23.2 mi
00h 36m
To Walterboro
23.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    19.2 mi · 31 min · Dorchester Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2249 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Boonehill Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Boonehill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cottageville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cottageville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Robertson Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jefferies Boulevard

    1133 ft · 29 sec · South Jefferies Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boonehill Road
20.2 mi · 43%
Dorchester Road
19.2 mi · 41%
Cottageville Highway
4.06 mi · 9%
Hampton Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Robertson Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Boonehill Road

Continue on Boonehill Road

20.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerville
00h 36m from North Charleston
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from North Charleston and 23.3 miles from Walterboro.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walterboro.

Stop Ideas Near Summerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Summerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Lincolnville Town Office

Lincolnville , SC
141 W Broad St, Lincolnville, SC 29485
Rating 1.1/5 19 reviews City government office
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerville.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

23 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

73 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

79 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

96 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Walterboro. Straight-line distance: 40.3 mi (64.86 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
Walterboro

#2 Walterboro

City in South Carolina

Population5,343
Coordinates32.9051700, -80.6667700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Walterboro (-80.66677, 32.90517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.78 $7.84 $15.67
Diesel $5.62 $9.22 $18.45

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Walterboro. The current time is 15:15:23.

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.