How far is Bishopville, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Bishopville, SC to Charleston, SC is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.29 mi
02h 09m
Flight
101.27 mi
162.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.27 mi
Kilometers
162.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.29 mi
Kilometers
206.46 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bishopville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishopville
2026-04-15T22:40
Arrive Charleston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishopville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Bishopville
64.1 mi
01h 04m
To Charleston
64.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Sumter Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on N Main St

    6.4 mi · 10 min · N Main St

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lafayette Drive

    641 ft · 14 sec · North Lafayette Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    101 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lafayette Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Lafayette Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    1278 ft · 24 sec · Manning Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Manning Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Manning Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

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

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
52.2 mi · 41%
I 95 South
36.4 mi · 28%
Manning Road
13.1 mi · 10%
Sumter Highway
10.3 mi · 8%
N Main St
6.45 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

51.9 mi · 00h 59m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 04m from Bishopville
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bishopville and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Bishopville and 64.2 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bishopville and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santee, 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 Santee.

RAIL

Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishopville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 101.27 mi (162.98 km).

Bishopville

#1 Bishopville

City in Lee County, South Carolina

Population2,948
Coordinates34.2182100, -80.2484100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-80.248453, 34.218254)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.89
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.94 $35.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.06 $40.13
Premium $4.78 $21.64 $43.29
Diesel $5.62 $25.48 $50.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bishopville and Charleston. The current time is 22:40:50.

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.