Origin
North Charleston, SC
Late night in North Charleston on Saturday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
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Trip from North Charleston, SC to Conway, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
99.9 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
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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Conway, SC
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Trip Overview
North Charleston, SC to Conway, SC is 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 19m via US 17, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward trip primarily on highways, making it a practical option if you need to get between these two points efficiently. Expect a generally highway-focused experience for the bulk of your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from North Charleston, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 99.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 58.5 miles on US 17, which forms the backbone of this trip. While much of the drive is on main roads, North Fraser Street and Highway 701 South also play a role as you progress. The character is less about winding backroads and more about covering ground on established routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and North Fraser Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 52 / Carner Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m 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 52 / Carner Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 52 / Carner Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52 / Carner Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
Navigation decision point
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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US 17
Merge onto US 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
US 17 / North Fraser Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 58.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| North Fraser Street | 21.9 mi | 31m |
| Highway 701 South | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Meeting Street Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| 4th Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Carner Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Conway, SC.
1
Start on US 52; US 78
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Carner Avenue
3
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Meeting Street Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
5
Merge onto US 17
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
US 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 17
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17
22 mi
·
31 min
·
North Fraser Street
8
Continue on US 701
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 701 South
9
Continue on US 701
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
4th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
SC 905
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 19 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient, but consider departing earlier in the day to avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $16, it's an economical trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 58.5 miles on US 17, so plan for a single, efficient fuel stop if needed before you head out or as you approach your destination.
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 miles from North Charleston, SC, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 8m 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 Conway, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, SC
This is one driving day of about 99.9 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from North Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from North Charleston, SC · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from North Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conway, SC
The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, 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
$15.62 one way
$31.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
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
Conway, SC
Late night in Conway on Saturday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Georgetown, SC
50 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
10 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 19m 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 North Charleston, SC to Conway, SC covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Fraser Street, Highway 701 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from North Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.62 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 2h 19m 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 52 / Carner Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Charleston, SC to Conway, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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