Origin
Bonneau Beach, SC
Morning in Bonneau Beach on Wednesday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonneau Beach, SC to North Charleston, SC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bonneau Beach, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 37.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Goose Creek Boulevard South, Main Street, Rivers Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 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
18.7 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Goose Creek Boulevard South is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Butter Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Butter Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Butter Road
Turn right onto Butter Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Black Oak Road
At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 52 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.2 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Rivers Avenue | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Black Oak Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Butter Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saracen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Creek Boulevard South
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonneau Beach, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Saracen Drive
2
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Butter Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
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Black Oak Road
4
Turn right onto US 52
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
12 mi
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13 min
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Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Rivers Avenue
8
Continue on US 52; US 78
8.0 mi
·
12 min
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Rivers Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 78
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 18.7 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 miles.
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 37.5 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.7 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Charleston, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bonneau Beach, 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 Bonneau Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 37.5 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonneau Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on Goose Creek Boulevard South for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Bonneau Beach, SC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Charleston, SC
The final approach into North 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 North 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
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Wednesday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Bonneau Beach, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 37.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Goose Creek Boulevard South, Main Street, Rivers Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Butter Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bonneau Beach, SC to North Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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