How far is Charleston, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Conway, SC is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.62 mi
01h 57m
Flight
89.21 mi
143.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.21 mi
Kilometers
143.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.62 mi
Kilometers
157.1 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-22T18:04
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
McClellanville
SC

Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Charleston
48.8 mi
00h 58m
To Conway
48.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Calhoun Street

    1653 ft · 41 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Bay Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Bay Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17 North

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Fraser Street

    21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
56 mi · 57%
North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 22%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 13%
4th Avenue
2.46 mi · 3%
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2.27 mi · 2%
East Bay Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McClellanville
00h 58m from Charleston
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Charleston and 48.8 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McClellanville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

55 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Conway. Straight-line distance: 89.21 mi (143.57 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

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

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.25
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.63 $27.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.24 $30.47
Premium $4.78 $16.44 $32.87
Diesel $5.62 $19.35 $38.69

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Conway. The current time is 18:04:08.

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.