How far is Seabrook Island, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Seabrook Island, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.15 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.3 mi
35.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.15 mi
Kilometers
46.92 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook Island
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook Island
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook Island
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
Kiawah Island
SC

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

From Seabrook Island
13.9 mi
00h 23m
To North Charleston
15.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook Island and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 47 sec · The Haul Over

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    90 m · 8 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Maybank Highway

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Maybank Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Folly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Folly Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Folly Road Boulevard

    48 m · 5 sec · Folly Road Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Wesley Drive

    1453 ft · 33 sec · Wesley Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Andrews Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Andrews Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Andrews Boulevard

    720 ft · 12 sec · Saint Andrews Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Towne Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Towne Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Cosgrove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    704 ft · 12 sec · Rivers Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 25%
Maybank Highway
7.17 mi · 25%
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.11 mi · 11%
Seabrook Island Road
2.72 mi · 9%
Cosgrove Avenue
1.98 mi · 7%
Saint Andrews Boulevard
1.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bohicket Road

Continue on Bohicket Road

7.31 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiawah Island
00h 23m from Seabrook Island
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook Island and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seabrook Island to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Kiawah Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Seabrook Island and 15.2 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seabrook Island and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Kiawah Island

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 Kiawah Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 11 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiawah Island.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

31 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

72 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

116 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook Island and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).

Seabrook Island

#1 Seabrook Island

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

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
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: The Haul Over (-80.170497, 32.577554)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.56 $9.12
Premium $4.78 $4.92 $9.84
Diesel $5.62 $5.79 $11.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook Island and North Charleston. The current time is 21:34:23.

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.