How far is Charleston, SC from Due West, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Due West, SC is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
209.95 mi
04h 15m
Flight
177.71 mi
286 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.71 mi
Kilometers
286 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.95 mi
Kilometers
337.88 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Due West
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Due West
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Charleston
105 mi
02h 07m
To Due West
104.9 mi
02h 07m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Due West.

  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

    168.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1456 ft · 30 sec · Highway 76 West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 252

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 252

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 252

  23. 23

    Continue on South Greenwood Avenue

    1070 ft · 22 sec · South Greenwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Shoals Junction Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Shoals Junction Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 184 East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 184 East

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto College Street

    34 m · 2 sec · College Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
169 mi · 80%
Highway 252
8.28 mi · 4%
State Highway 252
5.65 mi · 3%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 2%
Smith Street
4.05 mi · 2%
Highway 184 East
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Septima Clark Expressway

Keep slight left

168 mi · 03h 06m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
177.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
02h 07m from Charleston
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Due West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Due West?

The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Charleston and 104.9 miles from Due West.

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

The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Due West. Straight-line distance: 177.71 mi (286 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Due West

#2 Due West

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

Population1,198
Coordinates34.3334500, -82.3879000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Due West (-82.3879, 34.33345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.04 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.70
14.82 gal · 56.08 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.35 $58.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.82 $65.64
Premium $4.78 $35.40 $70.81
Diesel $5.62 $41.67 $83.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Due West. The current time is 23:22:33.

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.