How far is Charleston, SC from Bennettsville, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Bennettsville, SC is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
168.27 mi
03h 16m
Flight
127.97 mi
205.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.97 mi
Kilometers
205.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.27 mi
Kilometers
270.81 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:03 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, Apr 11, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-11T13:47
Arrive Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Charleston
84.2 mi
01h 38m
To Bennettsville
84.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.4 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington

    813 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    101 m · 17 sec · North Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
78.7 mi · 47%
Septima Clark Expressway
51.9 mi · 31%
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 10%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 7%
South Main Street
3.43 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 38m from Charleston
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Bennettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Charleston and 84.1 miles from Bennettsville.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Bennettsville. Straight-line distance: 127.97 mi (205.95 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

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

#2 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Bennettsville (-79.68478, 34.61738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.31 $52.62
Premium $4.78 $28.38 $56.76
Diesel $5.62 $33.41 $66.81

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Bennettsville. The current time is 13:47:26.

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.