Origin
Forestbrook, SC
Morning in Forestbrook on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestbrook, SC to North Charleston, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestbrook, SC
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North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forestbrook, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fraser Street, Ocean Highway, Highway 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56 miles on North Fraser Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.81 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
50.6 miles from Forestbrook, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 101.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fraser Street is the longest continuous segment at about 56 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 501.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.6 miles (US 501): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 501
Merge onto US 501
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the exit toward US 501 South, US 17South: Surfside, Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 501 South, US 17South: Surfside, Geor...
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 17 / Highway 17
Merge onto US 17 / Highway 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
38.1 mi into trip
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~53m in
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US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn left onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
96.7 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward Meeting Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Meeting Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fraser Street | 56 mi | 1h 14m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Highway 17 | 14 mi | 16m |
| North Highway 17 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Meeting Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 501 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 56 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestbrook, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on Brookline Drive
336 ft
·
19 sec
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Brookline Drive
2
Turn left onto Canna Trail
193 ft
·
8 sec
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Canna Trail
3
Turn left onto Bellis Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bellis Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto S-26-137
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Forestbrook Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 501 South: Myrtle Beach
6
Merge onto US 501
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 501 South, US 17South: Surfside, Georgetown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
10
Continue on US 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
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Ocean Highway
12
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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L. H. Siau Bridge
13
Continue on US 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
14
Turn left onto US 17
56 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 17
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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North Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Meeting Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Meeting Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 52
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Meeting Street Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 52
0.6 mi
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51 sec
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Meeting Street Road
20
Continue on US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Carner Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Rivers Avenue
22
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 50.6 miles from Forestbrook, SC, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
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 Forestbrook, 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 Forestbrook, SC
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forestbrook, 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 North Fraser Street for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Forestbrook, SC · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Forestbrook, 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
$15.81 one way
$31.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.29 | $34.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
6:34 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
2 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
2h 18m 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 Forestbrook, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fraser Street, Ocean Highway, Highway 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Forestbrook, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 501): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Forestbrook, SC to North Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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