How far is Charleston, SC from Belvedere, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Belvedere, SC is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.42 mi
03h 14m
Flight
127.62 mi
205.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.42 mi
Kilometers
248.52 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belvedere
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-15T01:44
Arrive Belvedere
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wilkinson Heights
SC

Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

From Charleston
77.2 mi
01h 37m
To Belvedere
77.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Calhoun Street

    689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto King Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · King Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coming Street

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway

    3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Railroad Avenue East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue East

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Edgefield Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Edgefield Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Carmel Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Carmel Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
66.7 mi · 43%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
38.7 mi · 25%
North Road
16.3 mi · 11%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 5%
Five Chop Road
6.36 mi · 4%
John Nunn Highway
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Septima Clark Expressway

Keep slight left

66.1 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilkinson Heights
01h 37m from Charleston
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Belvedere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilkinson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Charleston and 77.2 miles from Belvedere.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilkinson Heights

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

35 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

85 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Belvedere. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.39 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

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

#2 Belvedere

Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population5,792
Coordinates33.5309700, -81.9448400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Belvedere (-81.94484, 33.53097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.63 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.9 gal · 41.26 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.78 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.62 $30.65 $61.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Belvedere. The current time is 01:44:24.

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.