How far is Travelers Rest, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Travelers Rest, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.16 mi
03h 25m
Flight
203.34 mi
327.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.34 mi
Kilometers
327.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.16 mi
Kilometers
349.49 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Wed, Apr 29, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Travelers Rest
Wed, Apr 29, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Travelers Rest
2026-04-29T07:13
Arrive North Charleston
Wed, Apr 29, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Travelers Rest
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Travelers Rest
107.6 mi
01h 42m
To North Charleston
109.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Travelers Rest and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Poinsett Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Poinsett Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    869 ft · 25 sec · State Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Pleasantburg Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · North Pleasantburg Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Pleasantburg Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Pleasantburg Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia

    1536 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
107 mi · 49%
Golden Strip Freeway
87.3 mi · 40%
I 385 South
8.64 mi · 4%
Poinsett Highway
4.68 mi · 2%
North Pleasantburg Drive
4.52 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

107 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 42m from Travelers Rest
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Travelers Rest and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Travelers Rest to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Travelers Rest and 109.5 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Travelers Rest and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Travelers Rest and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 203.34 mi (327.24 km).

Travelers Rest

#1 Travelers Rest

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

Population8,202
Coordinates34.9676200, -82.4434500
Altitude334
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: Center Street (-82.443507, 34.967721)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $30.34
Round trip
$60.68
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.34 $60.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.93 $67.85
Premium $4.78 $36.60 $73.20
Diesel $5.62 $43.08 $86.16

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Travelers Rest and North Charleston. The current time is 07:13:50.

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.