Trip from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

59.2 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 28m

8 PM

1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Morgan Avenue, Morrison Drive, East Bay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.6 miles from Andrews, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 59.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Morgan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Morgan Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Morrison Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Bay Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Calhoun Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Meeting Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Morgan Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andrews, SC and Charleston, SC.

1

Start on East Main Street

33 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street

2

Turn left onto South Morgan Avenue

13 mi · 19 min · South Morgan Avenue

3

Continue straight

28 mi · 40 min

4

At the end of the road, turn left

0.8 mi · 1 min

5

Continue straight

4.7 mi · 7 min

6

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 18 sec

7

Merge slight left

9.6 mi · 15 min

8

Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Morrison Drive, East Bay Street

9

Turn left onto Morrison Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morrison Drive

10

Turn straight onto East Bay Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Bay Street

11

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Calhoun Street

12

Turn left onto Meeting Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street

13

Turn left onto Broad Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 29.6 miles from Andrews, SC, or about 38m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.6 miles or 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Andrews, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Andrews, SC

This is one driving day of about 59.2 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Andrews, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.6 mi from Andrews, SC · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilmington, NC

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Pleasant, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilmington, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Andrews, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charleston, SC

The final approach into Charleston, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Charleston, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.47 one way

$18.95 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.32	$20.65
premium	$4.78	$11.14	$22.27
diesel	$5.64	$13.15	$26.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.8	$6.22	$2.84
Efficient EV	14.8	$5.18	$2.37
EV Truck/SUV	23.7	$8.29	$3.79

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Andrews, SC

Evening in Andrews on Sunday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charleston, SC

Evening in Charleston on Sunday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Morgan Avenue, Morrison Drive, East Bay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.6 miles from Andrews, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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