How far is Red Bank, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Red Bank, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.97 mi
01h 51m
Flight
104.19 mi
167.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.19 mi
Kilometers
167.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.97 mi
Kilometers
186.63 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Fri, Nov 6, 9:26 PM EST
Return by in Red Bank
Fri, Nov 6, 11:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-11-06T19:34
Arrive North Charleston
Fri, Nov 6, 9:26 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
9:30 PM EST
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Red Bank
57.2 mi
00h 55m
To North Charleston
58.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Two Notch Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Two Notch Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Two Notch Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Two Notch Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Two Notch Road

    3066 ft · 1 min · Two Notch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive

    139 m · 15 sec · Kitti Wake Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
104 mi · 90%
Two Notch Road
3.96 mi · 3%
Augusta Road
3.69 mi · 3%
South Lake Drive
1.42 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Charleston

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 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 55m from Red Bank
Leave By
2:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny leaving Red Bank 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 Red Bank to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Red Bank and 58.8 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny around Red Bank and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

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Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
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Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 104.19 mi (167.68 km).

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#1 Red Bank

Red Bank is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9320900, -81.2384300
Altitude104
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: South Lake Drive (-81.238363, 33.932084)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.46
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $14.73 $29.46
Mid-grade $4.06 $16.59 $33.18
Premium $4.46 $18.22 $36.44
Diesel $5.72 $23.37 $46.75

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and North Charleston. The current time is 19:34:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.