Trip from Loris, SC to Charleston, SC

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

118 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 17m ★

6 AM

2h 27m

8 AM

2h 47m

10 AM

2h 34m

12 PM

2h 32m

3 PM

2h 35m

5 PM

2h 46m

8 PM

2h 21m

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

Traveling from Loris to Charleston covers 118 miles through the Southeast, typically requiring about 2 hours and 27 minutes of travel time. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating this route involves a mix of local thoroughfares, including Main Street, Broad Street, and Park View Road. Since you will be staying entirely within South Carolina, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two areas.

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

59 miles from Loris, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With 0% of the journey spent on highways, you will find yourself navigating through local transit corridors for the duration of the 118-mile trip. The drive is defined by its winding nature, as there are no long, straight stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Main Street. This technical route requires your full attention as you transition between various local roads, making it a stark contrast to high-speed travel.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street 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 Loris, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Loris, SC to Charleston, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Park View Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
16th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
4th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 701 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Fraser Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Railroad Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

522 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

18 mi · 27 min · Broad Street

Turn straight onto Park View Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Park View Road

Turn right onto 16th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · 16th Avenue

Turn left onto Church Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Church Street

Continue on Church Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

Continue on Highway 701 South

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

Continue on North Fraser Street

35 mi · 49 min · North Fraser Street

Continue straight

45 mi · 1 hr

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

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

Turn left onto Morrison Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morrison Drive

Turn straight onto East Bay Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Bay Street

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Calhoun Street

Turn left onto Meeting Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a straightforward 2-hour and 27-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic congestion. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the manageable duration of the trip, but keep your fuel budget of $18 in mind as you head out. Because the route consists entirely of local roads like Broad Street and Park View Road, stay alert for frequent turns and intersections that break up the drive. My best advice for this specific journey is to keep your GPS active and ready, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making frequent navigational adjustments throughout the 118-mile trek.

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 59 miles from Loris, SC, or about 1h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Loris, 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 Loris, SC

This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Loris, 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 59 mi from Loris, SC · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Pleasant, SC

59 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.

Popular next leg

Mount Pleasant, SC to Charleston, SC

7.3 mi · 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Wilmington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59 miles from Loris, 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

$18.88 one way

$37.77 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$20.58	$41.15
premium	$4.78	$22.20	$44.39
diesel	$5.64	$26.22	$52.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.4	$12.39	$5.66
Efficient EV	29.5	$10.33	$4.72
EV Truck/SUV	47.2	$16.52	$7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Loris, SC

Evening in Loris on Sunday

Local time

5:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charleston, SC

Evening in Charleston on Sunday

Local time

5:32 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

3 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 27m 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 Loris, SC to Charleston, SC covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Broad Street, Park View Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59 miles from Loris, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.88 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 Loris, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Loris, SC to Charleston, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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