How far is Bennettsville, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Bennettsville, SC to Charleston, SC is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.09 mi
02h 45m
Flight
127.97 mi
205.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.97 mi
Kilometers
205.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.09 mi
Kilometers
276.96 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennettsville
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennettsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Bennettsville
84.2 mi
01h 22m
To Charleston
87.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bennettsville and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    77 m · 17 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 19 sec · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1993 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennettsville and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lucas Street
80 mi · 47%
I 26 East
52.2 mi · 30%
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 11%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 1%
North Liberty Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

West Lucas Street

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 22m from Bennettsville
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennettsville to Charleston?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Bennettsville and 87.9 miles from Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Manning

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manning, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 127.97 mi (205.95 km).

Bennettsville

#1 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Market Street (-79.684798, 34.617407)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennettsville and Charleston. The current time is 08:20:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.