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

The driving distance from Timmonsville, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
119.81 mi
01h 49m
Flight
88.48 mi
142.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.48 mi
Kilometers
142.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.81 mi
Kilometers
192.82 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Timmonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timmonsville
2026-06-01T12:49
Arrive North Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timmonsville
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 Timmonsville
59.3 mi
00h 54m
To North Charleston
60.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Brockington Street

    1115 ft · 27 sec · South Brockington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Honda Street

    885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honda Way
69.7 mi · 58%
I 26 East
47 mi · 39%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
0.28 mi
SC 642
0.24 mi
South Brockington Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Honda Way

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
00h 54m from Timmonsville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Timmonsville and 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 Timmonsville to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 59.3 miles from Timmonsville and 60.5 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Timmonsville and 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
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timmonsville and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 88.48 mi (142.4 km).

Timmonsville

#1 Timmonsville

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

Population2,345
Coordinates34.1348800, -79.9397900
Altitude44
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: East Main Street (-79.94008, 34.135246)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.51
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.76 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.73 $37.47
Premium $4.78 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.62 $23.79 $47.58

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Timmonsville and North Charleston. The current time is 12:49:28.

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.