How far is Boiling Springs, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Boiling Springs, SC to Charleston, SC is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Springs and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Charleston.
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Start on Boiling Springs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on SC 70
5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70
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Continue on Denmark Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road
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Continue on Hagood Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street
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Turn left onto Carolina Highway
1441 ft · 25 sec · Carolina Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Heritage Highway
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Turn left onto Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on John C Calhoun Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1994 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Springs and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs to Charleston?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Boiling Springs and 42.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 90.44 mi (145.55 km).
#1 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 5,076 |
| Coordinates | 33.1351500, -81.4312200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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