How far is Charleston, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
206.95 mi
03h 55m
Flight
192.5 mi
309.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.5 mi
Kilometers
309.8 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.95 mi
Kilometers
333.06 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-17T06:45
Arrive Five Forks
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Charleston
103.5 mi
01h 57m
To Five Forks
103.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Five Forks.

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road

    833 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 14

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Adams Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
169 mi · 82%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 14%
Adams Mill Road
2.77 mi · 1%
Highway 14
1.5 mi · 1%
Golden Strip Freeway
1.17 mi · 1%
Northeast Main Street
0.81 mi
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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
192.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 57m from Charleston
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Five Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Five Forks?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 103.5 miles from Charleston and 103.5 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Five Forks.

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 Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 192.5 mi (309.8 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.83
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.92 $57.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.78 $34.88 $69.76
Diesel $5.62 $41.06 $82.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Five Forks. The current time is 06:45:07.

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.