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

The driving distance from Powdersville, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
210.73 mi
03h 15m
Flight
196.97 mi
317 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.97 mi
Kilometers
317 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.73 mi
Kilometers
339.13 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Powdersville
Wed, May 13, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powdersville
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive North Charleston
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powdersville
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
Springdale
SC

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

From Powdersville
104.6 mi
01h 37m
To North Charleston
106.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 153

    15 m · 10 sec · Highway 153

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 153

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 153

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
107 mi · 51%
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 41%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 5%
Highway 153
3.5 mi · 2%
I 385 South
0.79 mi
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

107 mi · 01h 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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 37m from Powdersville
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Powdersville and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 104.6 miles from Powdersville and 106.1 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.47 one way or $58.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Powdersville and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powdersville and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 196.97 mi (317 km).

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#1 Powdersville

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

Population7,618
Coordinates34.7917800, -82.4929100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

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

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: SC 153 (-82.492897, 34.791809)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $29.47
Round trip
$58.94
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.47 $58.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.95 $65.90
Premium $4.78 $35.55 $71.10
Diesel $5.62 $41.84 $83.69

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Powdersville and North Charleston. The current time is 20:17:15.

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.