Origin
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Charleston, SC to Northwood Estates, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Northwood Estates, SC
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Trip Overview
North Charleston, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is 8.8 miles and takes about 14m via Rivers Avenue and Greenridge Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, making it a quick and straightforward journey. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick errand or a transition between nearby destinations without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rivers Avenue | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Greenridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rivers Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Northwood Estates, SC.
1
Start on US 52; US 78
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Greenridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenridge Road
3
Arrive at destination
Greenridge Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Northwood Estates, SC
Morning in Northwood Estates on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 8.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles along Rivers Avenue. Expect the road to feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, with frequent intersections and potential for moderate traffic. The route is characterized by its local road nature, offering a direct but not particularly fast-paced journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Rivers Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 14m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 8.2 miles on Rivers Avenue. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Northwood Estates, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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