How far is Socastee, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Socastee, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socastee and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socastee and North Charleston.
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Start on River Road
75 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Socastee Boulevard
716 ft · 24 sec · Socastee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
1 km · 1 min · Dick Pond Road
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Continue on Dick Pond Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dick Pond Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue on North Highway 17
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Meeting Street
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
1065 ft · 18 sec · Meeting Street Road
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3057 ft · 52 sec · Meeting Street Road
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Continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socastee and North Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Fraser Street
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Socastee 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 Socastee to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Socastee and 48.7 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Socastee and Mostly Cloudy near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near McClellanville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socastee and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.37 km).
#1 Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 19,952 |
| Coordinates | 33.6835000, -78.9983700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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