How far is Charleston, SC from Estill, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Estill, SC is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Estill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Estill.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street
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Turn straight onto James Island Expressway
2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wesley Drive
532 ft · 13 sec · Wesley Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 41 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 17 South: I 95 South, US 17 South
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
624 ft · 14 sec · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3091 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Grays Highway
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Turn left onto State Road S-27-137
1286 ft · 26 sec · State Road S-27-137
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Turn straight onto Heritage Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Heritage Road
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Continue on Browning Gate Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Browning Gate Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Estill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Estill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Estill?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Charleston and 47 miles from Estill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Estill.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Estill. Straight-line distance: 76.19 mi (122.62 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Estill
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.7548900, -81.2420500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estill (-81.24205, 32.75489)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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