How far is Springdale, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Springdale, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and North Charleston.
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Start on Lure Lane
50 m · 8 sec · Lure Lane
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Continue on Lure Lane
142 m · 24 sec · Lure Lane
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Turn left onto Airport Road
996 ft · 47 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Great Falls Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Great Falls Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Highway
2354 ft · 40 sec · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on North Broad Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 29 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 Springdale and North Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springdale to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Springdale and 86.1 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springdale and Partly Sunny near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Summerton Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 135.05 mi (217.35 km).
#1 Springdale
Springdale is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6893100, -80.7861800 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.50 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.93 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Diesel | $5.63 | $33.86 | $67.72 |
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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