How far is Charleston, SC from Burnettown, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Burnettown, SC is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
143.1 mi
03h 10m
Flight
122.14 mi
196.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.14 mi
Kilometers
196.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.1 mi
Kilometers
230.3 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnettown
Wed, May 27, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, May 27, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-27T06:10
Arrive Burnettown
Wed, May 27, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Charleston
71.5 mi
01h 35m
To Burnettown
71.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salley Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wagener Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Richland Avenue East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East

  20. 20

    Continue on Richland Avenue West

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Richland Avenue West

  21. 21

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Langley Dam Road

    119 m · 10 sec · Langley Dam Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Langley Dam Road

    2712 ft · 55 sec · Langley Dam Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Carline Road

    142 m · 14 sec · Carline Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cross Over Road

    112 m · 10 sec · Cross Over Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    101 m · 7 sec · Augusta Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
66.7 mi · 47%
Salley Road
22.9 mi · 16%
North Road
16.3 mi · 11%
Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Five Chop Road
6.36 mi · 4%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.93 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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 35m from Charleston
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burnettown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Charleston and 71.6 miles from Burnettown.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burnettown.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 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 Burnettown. Straight-line distance: 122.14 mi (196.56 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

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

#2 Burnettown

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

Population2,769
Coordinates33.5154100, -81.8490000
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Burnettown (-81.849, 33.51541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.11 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.01
10.1 gal · 38.22 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.00 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $4.78 $24.13 $48.26
Diesel $5.62 $28.40 $56.80

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 · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Burnettown. The current time is 06:10:57.

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.