How far is Charleston, SC from Chesterfield, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Chesterfield, SC is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Chesterfield.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto King Street
3052 ft · 1 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Coming Street
1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street
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Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway
3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight left
51.4 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington
813 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
616 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cheraw Highway
13.3 mi · 19 min · Cheraw Highway
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Turn left onto Jersey Street
102 m · 15 sec · Jersey Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
56 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on East Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Page Street
637 ft · 17 sec · South Page Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 90.7 miles from Charleston and 90.5 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Turbeville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 135.68 mi (218.36 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7359900, -80.0881200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-80.08812, 34.73599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
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 13, 2026
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