Origin
Moncks Corner, SC
Late night in Moncks Corner on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moncks Corner, SC to North Charleston, 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
35m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Moncks Corner, SC
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North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Moncks Corner to North Charleston is a quick 25.6-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via South Live Oak Drive, Goose Creek Boulevard South, and Rivers Avenue as you transition through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or local travelers. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the complexities of long-distance highway travel, making it an ideal choice for a simple, efficient commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Rivers Avenue | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| South Live Oak Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Perry Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Annie Williams Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wigfall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Creek Boulevard South
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on SC 6
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Live Oak Drive
3
Turn left onto Perry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Perry Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
484 ft
·
23 sec
·
Annie Williams Street
5
Continue on Annie Williams Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Annie Williams Street
6
Turn left onto Wigfall Street
237 ft
·
17 sec
·
Wigfall Street
7
Turn sharp right onto US 52
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 52; US 78
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
10
Continue on US 52; US 78
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Rivers Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 78
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Annie Williams Street
Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Wigfall Street
Turn left onto Wigfall Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Turn sharp right onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
North Charleston, SC
Late night in North Charleston on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the entire route relies on local roads and thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.1-mile segment along Goose Creek Boulevard South. As you progress from the quieter outskirts of Moncks Corner toward the denser traffic patterns of North Charleston, the road environment shifts from local lanes to more developed commercial corridors. This route favors steady navigation over high-speed driving, requiring you to remain attentive to turns throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Goose Creek Boulevard South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive.
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 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Annie Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Wigfall Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
57 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
65 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
57 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in North Charleston, SC
Full guide →North Charleston is in the Greater Charleston area. It is the third largest city in South Carolina with a lot of muscle in terms of commerce and consumerism.
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 35m. Total distance: 25.6 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Goose Creek Boulevard South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Annie Williams Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Wigfall Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Charleston, SC before heading back.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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