How far is Saint Andrews, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
112.51 mi
01h 39m
Flight
105.06 mi
169.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.51 mi
Kilometers
181.07 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Andrews
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Andrews
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Saint Andrews
55.6 mi
00h 49m
To North Charleston
56.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Whiteford Road

    84 m · 14 sec · Whiteford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad River Road

    651 ft · 18 sec · Broad River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint Andrews Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    878 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
107 mi · 95%
I 26 East
1.56 mi · 1%
Saint Andrews Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
SC 642
0.24 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 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 49m from Saint Andrews
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Andrews and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Andrews to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 55.6 miles from Saint Andrews and 56.9 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Andrews and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Andrews and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 105.06 mi (169.08 km).

Saint Andrews

#1 Saint Andrews

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

Population16,680
Coordinates34.0487628, -81.1031494
Altitude98
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: Whiteford Road (-81.103516, 34.049116)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.58 $35.17
Premium $4.78 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $5.62 $22.33 $44.65

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Andrews and North Charleston. The current time is 13:48:09.

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.