Origin
Charleston, SC
Morning in Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
154.4 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belvedere, SC
Daniel Sell
Trip Overview
Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC is 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m via I 26 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within South Carolina for its entirety, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's well-suited for a single-day excursion. Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency and covers a significant portion of the state.
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
77.2 miles from Charleston, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 66.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 20 | 26.5 mi | 28m |
| North Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Old Ninety Six Indian Trail | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Salley Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Five Chop Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| John Nunn Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Chestnut Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 66.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Belvedere, SC.
1
Start on Broad Street
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto S-10-107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calhoun Street
4
Turn right onto S-10-104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
5
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
6
Turn right onto Coming Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Coming Street
7
Turn right onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
66 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 154-A
Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
10
Merge onto US 301
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Five Chop Road
11
Turn right onto US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Whittaker Parkway
12
Continue on US 21; US 178; US 601 Truck
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chestnut Street
13
Continue on US 178
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Road
14
Turn left onto SC 394
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salley Road
15
Enter roundabout onto SC 394
146 ft
·
2 sec
·
SC 394
16
Continue on SC 394
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 394
17
Turn right onto SC 389
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
John Nunn Highway
18
Continue on SC 389
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Road
19
Turn straight onto SC 39
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Festival Trail Road
20
Continue on SC 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Avenue East
21
Continue on SC 39
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
23
Merge onto I 20
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto US 25; SC 121
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Edgefield Road
26
Turn left onto Carmel Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
Carmel Street
27
Turn right
78 ft
·
10 sec
28
Turn left
37 ft
·
2 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 14m duration, starting your drive in Charleston, SC, in the morning will allow ample time to reach Belvedere, SC, before evening. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel as you transition off the main interstates; there are 154.4 miles to cover, and the $24 fuel estimate is based on consistent travel. A good tip is to ensure you have enough gas before leaving I 20, as services might be more spread out on North Road.
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 77.2 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.1 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 42m
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 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 Charleston, SC
This is one driving day of about 154.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from 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.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 66.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 151.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Coming Street
Turn right onto Coming Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 154-A
Toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
8
151.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.14 one way
$48.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 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 | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
21 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
3h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 85.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the 154.4 miles on interstates like I 26 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 66.1 miles on I 26, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. While the majority of the route involves this kind of driving, you will transition to local roads like North Road as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.1 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 20. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Charleston, SC
Full guide →Charleston is the largest and oldest city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America. Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, the Ashley and the Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands. Charleston was captured in the American Civil War without much property damage, so the historic part of town has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current downtown skyline, with practically no tall buildings due to the city's height restriction ordinance, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge over the Cooper River. The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 154.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.1 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belvedere, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Coming Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Belvedere, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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