Origin
North Charleston, SC
Evening in North Charleston on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Charleston, SC to Forest Acres, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Forest Acres, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 21 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rivers Avenue, Saint James Avenue, Goose Creek Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Rivers Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rivers Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Forest Acres, SC is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (US 176 / Saint James Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (McLaurin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Depart onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 176 / Saint James Avenue
Turn slight left onto US 176 / Saint James Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
McLaurin Avenue
Turn right onto McLaurin Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
20.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Gross Avenue
Turn right onto Gross Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rivers Avenue | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Saint James Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| McLaurin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Gross Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rivers Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Forest Acres, SC.
1
Start on US 52; US 78
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 52; US 78
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
3
Turn slight left onto US 176
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Saint James Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 176
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
5
Turn right onto McLaurin Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McLaurin Avenue
6
Turn right onto Gross Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gross Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Gross Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Forest Acres, SC
Evening in Forest Acres on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
35m 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 Forest Acres, SC covers 21 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rivers Avenue, Saint James Avenue, Goose Creek Boulevard North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $3.28 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 North Charleston, SC to Forest Acres, SC is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (US 176 / Saint James Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (McLaurin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Charleston, SC to Forest Acres, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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