Trip from Charleston, SC to Wedgefield, SC

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

105.7 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

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 Charleston, SC to Wedgefield, SC covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, I 95, Summerton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.4 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.53 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.

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Charleston, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 105.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 105.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.4 miles on I 26.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 95. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Coming Street

Turn right onto Coming Street

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 26

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 169B Toward I 95 North: Florence

76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward Buff Boulevard, Summerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 108 Toward Buff Boulevard, Summerton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Charleston, SC to Wedgefield, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Summerton along the way.

Summerton

76.1 mi in | ~1h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 26	51.4 mi	58m
I 95	21.5 mi	23m
Summerton Highway	8.7 mi	13m
South Kings Highway	8.2 mi	14m
East Clark Street	3.7 mi	6m
West Fulton Street	3.5 mi	6m
Paxville Highway	2.3 mi	4m
South Church Street	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 26 — 51.4 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Broad Street

40 ft · 5 sec · Broad Street

Turn right onto S-10-107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Calhoun Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

Turn right onto S-10-104

0.6 mi · 1 min · King Street

Turn left onto Spring Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Spring Street

Turn right onto Coming Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Coming Street

Turn right onto US 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 26

51 mi · 58 min · I 26

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 169B Toward I 95 North: Florence

Merge onto I 95

21 mi · 23 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 108 Toward Buff Boulevard, Summerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Buff Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Buff Boulevard

Turn slight right onto US 15; US 301

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Church Street

Continue on US 15

8.7 mi · 13 min · Summerton Highway

Turn left onto SC 261

2.3 mi · 4 min · Paxville Highway

Continue on SC 261

3.7 mi · 6 min · East Clark Street

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 261

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Fulton Street

Continue on SC 261

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Fulton Manning Road

Continue on SC 261

3.5 mi · 6 min · West Fulton Street

Continue on SC 261

8.2 mi · 14 min · South Kings Highway

Continue on SC 261

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Highway 261 South

Arrive at destination

SC 261

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 52.8 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.4 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Charleston, SC

This is one driving day of about 105.7 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Charleston, SC.

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

The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 51.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.8 mi from Charleston, SC · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holly Hill, SC

53 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

Hanahan, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holly Hill, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wedgefield, SC

The final approach into Wedgefield, 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 Wedgefield, SC.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 102

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.53 one way

$33.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$18.07	$36.15
premium	$4.70	$19.56	$39.13
diesel	$5.61	$23.34	$46.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.7	$11.10	$5.07
Efficient EV	26.4	$9.25	$4.23
EV Truck/SUV	42.3	$14.80	$6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Charleston, SC

Late night in Charleston on Friday

Local time

1:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wedgefield, SC

Late night in Wedgefield on Friday

Local time

1:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Holly Hill, SC

53 mi in

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

9 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

2h 17m 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 Charleston, SC to Wedgefield, SC covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 26, I 95, Summerton Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.8 miles from Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.53 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.

On the drive from Charleston, SC to Wedgefield, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Summerton along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National Park.

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