How far is Wedgefield, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Wedgefield, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wedgefield and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wedgefield and North Charleston.
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Start on Highway 261 South
2416 ft · 48 sec · Highway 261 South
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Continue on South Kings Highway
8.2 mi · 14 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on West Fulton Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Fulton Street
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Continue on East Fulton Manning Road
543 ft · 11 sec · East Fulton Manning Road
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Continue on East Fulton Street
1152 ft · 23 sec · East Fulton Street
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Continue on East Clark Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Clark Street
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Continue on Paxville Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Paxville Highway
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Turn right onto Summerton Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Summerton Highway
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto Buff Boulevard
3206 ft · 1 min · Buff Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 52 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 Wedgefield and North Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Wedgefield and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wedgefield to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Wedgefield and 46.8 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wedgefield and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wedgefield and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 78.27 mi (125.97 km).
#1 Wedgefield
Wedgefield is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8926600, -80.5181400 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.60 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
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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