How far is Charleston, SC from Andrews, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Andrews, SC is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
58.62 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.3 mi
82.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.3 mi
Kilometers
82.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.62 mi
Kilometers
94.34 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andrews
Wed, Apr 29, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, Apr 29, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-29T08:31
Arrive Andrews
Wed, Apr 29, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Awendaw
SC

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

From Charleston
29.3 mi
00h 44m
To Andrews
29.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Calhoun Street

    1653 ft · 41 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Bay Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Bay Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17 North

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2770 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    658 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on SC 41

    3.9 mi · 7 min · SC 41

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1233 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Hwy 41

    41.2 mi · 1 hr · Hwy 41

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hwy 41
41.2 mi · 70%
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
7.24 mi · 12%
SC 41
4.09 mi · 7%
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2.27 mi · 4%
East Bay Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Meeting Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hwy 41

Continue on Hwy 41

41.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Awendaw
00h 44m from Charleston
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleston and Patchy Fog near Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Awendaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Charleston and 29.3 miles from Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charleston and Patchy Fog near Andrews.

Stop Ideas Near Awendaw

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

40 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 51.3 mi (82.56 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Andrews

#2 Andrews

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,866
Coordinates33.4512800, -79.5609000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Andrews (-79.5609, 33.45128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.17 $18.34
Premium $4.78 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $5.62 $11.64 $23.28

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Andrews. The current time is 08:31:42.

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.