How far is Stateburg, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Stateburg, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
101.66 mi
01h 44m
Flight
82.77 mi
133.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.77 mi
Kilometers
133.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.66 mi
Kilometers
163.6 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sat, May 30, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Stateburg
Sat, May 30, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stateburg
2026-05-30T19:23
Arrive North Charleston
Sat, May 30, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stateburg
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
Santee
SC

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

From Stateburg
56.2 mi
00h 52m
To North Charleston
45.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stateburg and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kings Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Patriot Parkway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Patriot Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deschamps Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Deschamps Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wedgefield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wedgefield Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wedgefield Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wedgefield Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    44 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Guignard Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Guignard Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
47 mi · 46%
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 36%
Manning Road
12.1 mi · 12%
Patriot Parkway
3.56 mi · 4%
South Guignard Drive
2.39 mi · 2%
Wedgefield Road
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
00h 52m from Stateburg
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stateburg and 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 Stateburg to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Stateburg and 45.5 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stateburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stateburg and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 82.77 mi (133.21 km).

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#1 Stateburg

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,380
Coordinates33.9576500, -80.5348100
Altitude91
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: North Kings Highway (-80.534967, 33.957588)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.78 $17.15 $34.31
Diesel $5.62 $20.19 $40.38

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stateburg and North Charleston. The current time is 19:23:23.

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.