Origin
Georgetown, SC
Afternoon in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, SC to North Charleston, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, SC
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North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, North Highway 17, Meeting Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on North Fraser Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.91 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
31.7 miles from Georgetown, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 63.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 55.9 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 0.3 miles in near US 521 / Highmarket Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 25m 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 0.3 miles (US 521 / Highmarket Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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0.3 mi into trip
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US 521 / Highmarket Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 521 / Highmarket Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.4 mi into trip
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US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn right onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
58.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m 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
5
59.3 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 52 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fraser Street | 55.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| North Highway 17 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Meeting Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Carner Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meeting Street Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highmarket Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on US 17 Alternate; US 521
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Highmarket Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 521
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Highmarket Street
3
Turn right onto US 17
56 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 17
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Meeting Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 52
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Meeting Street Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 52
0.6 mi
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51 sec
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Meeting Street Road
9
Continue on US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Carner Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Rivers Avenue
11
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 31.7 miles from Georgetown, SC, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 63.4 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 41m 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 11m
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 Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, SC
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Georgetown, 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 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Georgetown, SC · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Georgetown, 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
$9.91 one way
$19.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
North Charleston, SC
Afternoon in North Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 PM
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
23 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
1h 25m 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 Georgetown, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fraser Street, North Highway 17, Meeting Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Georgetown, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.91 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 1h 25m 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 0.3 miles (US 521 / Highmarket Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Georgetown, SC to North Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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