How far is Charleston, SC from Blacksburg, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
216.85 mi
04h 11m
Flight
185.73 mi
298.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.73 mi
Kilometers
298.9 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.85 mi
Kilometers
348.99 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, Apr 11, 10:11 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 Blacksburg
Sat, Apr 11, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 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
Springdale
SC

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

From Charleston
108.5 mi
02h 05m
To Blacksburg
108.4 mi
02h 05m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: North Charleston, Columbia

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    108.3 mi · 2 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  10. 10

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  23. 23

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Cherokee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Cherokee Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
109 mi · 50%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 25%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 4%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 3%
York Highway
7.27 mi · 3%
Alexander Love Highway
5.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 00m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
02h 05m from Charleston
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Blacksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Charleston and 108.4 miles from Blacksburg.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 185.73 mi (298.9 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

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

#2 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $30.30
Round trip
$60.60
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.30 $60.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.88 $67.76
Premium $4.78 $36.55 $73.10
Diesel $5.62 $43.02 $86.05

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 Blacksburg. The current time is 13:47:37.

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.