How far is Charleston, SC from Bonneau Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
45.03 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.75 mi
60.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.75 mi
Kilometers
60.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonneau Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Bonneau Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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

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
Goose Creek
SC

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

From Charleston
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To Bonneau Beach
22.5 mi
00h 31m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Bonneau Beach.

  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

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree

    2516 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Black Oak Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Black Oak Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Butter Road

    2008 ft · 2 min · Butter Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saracen Drive

    543 ft · 24 sec · Saracen Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saracen Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 38%
Septima Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 26%
Black Oak Road
2.65 mi · 6%
US 52
1.51 mi · 3%
Meeting Street
0.74 mi · 2%
King Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goose Creek Boulevard North

Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goose Creek
00h 31m from Charleston
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Bonneau Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Bonneau Beach?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Goose Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Charleston and 22.5 miles from Bonneau Beach.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goose Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goose Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goose Creek.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

12 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

83 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

110 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Bonneau Beach. Straight-line distance: 37.75 mi (60.76 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bonneau Beach

Bonneau Beach is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3198900, -80.0003600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Bonneau Beach (-80.00036, 33.31989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.78 $7.60 $15.19
Diesel $5.62 $8.94 $17.88

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 Bonneau Beach. The current time is 06:33:14.

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.