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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
168.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road
833 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 14
1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Adams Mill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road
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Turn left onto Scuffletown Road
99 m · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road
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Turn slight left
62 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
50 m · 12 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 Five Forks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 192.5 mi (309.8 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Five Forks
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 14,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.8048400, -82.2295600 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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