How far is Ware Shoals, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Ware Shoals, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement 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 Ware Shoals and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware Shoals and North Charleston.
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Start on West Main Street
26 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Saluda Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · Saluda Avenue
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Continue on Highway 252
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 76 West
1456 ft · 27 sec · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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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 Ware Shoals 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.
Sunny leaving Ware Shoals and Sunny near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ware Shoals to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Ware Shoals and 97.1 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ware Shoals and Sunny near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
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 Gaston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware Shoals and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 168.7 mi (271.5 km).
#1 Ware Shoals
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 34.3984500, -82.2467900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.97 | $53.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
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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