Road Trips from North Charleston, SC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
24
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
22
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Lake City, SC
1h 50m81.8 mi one way
Beaufort, SC
1h 35m69.7 mi one way
Port Royal, SC
1h 41m73.7 mi one way
Murrells Inlet, SC
1h 57m84.5 mi one way
Sumter, SC
1h 53m99.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
14 total in this range
Spartanburg, SC
3h 41m196.5 mi one way
Warrenville, SC
2h 56m132.9 mi one way
Clearwater, SC
3h 5m139.8 mi one way
Belvedere, SC
3h 4m148 mi one way
Forestbrook, SC
2h 19m99.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Spartanburg, SC
3h 41m196.5 mi one way
Lake City, SC
1h 50m81.8 mi one way
Warrenville, SC
2h 56m132.9 mi one way
Clearwater, SC
3h 5m139.8 mi one way
Spartanburg, SC
3h 41m196.5 mi one way
Beaufort, SC
1h 35m69.7 mi one way
Florence, SC
2h 25m127.6 mi one way
Columbia, SC
2h 3m109.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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