How far is Charleston, SC from Beaufort, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Beaufort, SC is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Beaufort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Beaufort.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street
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Turn straight onto James Island Expressway
2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wesley Drive
532 ft · 13 sec · Wesley Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 41 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Boundary Street
3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street
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Continue on Carteret Street
2894 ft · 54 sec · Carteret Street
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Turn left onto Port Republic Street
12 m · 2 sec · Port Republic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Port Republic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Beaufort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Beaufort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Beaufort?
The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Charleston and 35.5 miles from Beaufort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Beaufort.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
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 Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Beaufort. Straight-line distance: 49.17 mi (79.13 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaufort
City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,204 |
| Coordinates | 32.4315800, -80.6698300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaufort (-80.66983, 32.43158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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