How far is Wade Hampton, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Wade Hampton, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wade Hampton and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wade Hampton and North Charleston.
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Start on Wade Hampton Boulevard
3060 ft · 1 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cherokee Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Cherokee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Edwards Road
727 ft · 21 sec · Edwards Road
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Continue on Howell Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Howell Road
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Continue on Haywood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road
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Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia
1095 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
107.3 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Wade Hampton 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.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Wade Hampton and 106.1 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wade Hampton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wade Hampton and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 195.81 mi (315.12 km).
#1 Wade Hampton
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 20,622 |
| Coordinates | 34.9037300, -82.3331700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.77 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.36 | $70.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
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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