Origin
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
148 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
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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Belvedere, SC
Daniel Sell
Trip Overview
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC covers 148 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dorchester Road, I 26 West, US 301 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.14 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74 miles from North Charleston, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 148 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 148 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dorchester Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC is easy. At 3h 4m 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 North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Road | — | — |
| I 26 West | — | — |
| US 301 South | — | — |
| Five Chop Road | — | — |
| Whittaker Parkway | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| Salley Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dorchester Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Belvedere, SC.
1
Start on Rivers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
2
Turn left onto Dorchester Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Road
3
Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 26 West: Columbia
4
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 301 South: Orangeburg
6
Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
7
Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Whittaker Parkway
8
Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chestnut Street
9
Continue on North Road
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Road
10
Turn left onto Salley Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salley Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn right onto John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
John Nunn Highway
14
Continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Road
15
Turn straight onto Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Festival Trail Road
16
Continue on Railroad Avenue East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue East
17
Continue on Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
18
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
19
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
28 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta
21
Turn left onto Edgefield Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Edgefield Road
22
Turn left onto Carmel Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
Carmel Street
23
Turn right
79 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn left
36 ft
·
3 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from North Charleston, SC, or about 1h 32m 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belvedere, 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 148 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from North Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74 mi from North Charleston, SC · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74 miles from North Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belvedere, SC
The final approach into Belvedere, 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 Belvedere, 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
$23.14 one way
$46.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Belvedere, SC
Morning in Belvedere on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
4 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
3h 4m 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 Belvedere, SC covers 148 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dorchester Road, I 26 West, US 301 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74 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 $23.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC is easy. At 3h 4m 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 North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Charleston, SC to Belvedere, 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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