How far is Charleston, SC from Forest Acres, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Forest Acres, SC is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Forest Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Forest Acres.
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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
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree
2516 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North
2.9 mi · 3 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · Saint James Avenue
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Continue on State Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Turn right onto McLaurin Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · McLaurin Avenue
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Turn right onto Gross Avenue
968 ft · 43 sec · Gross Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gross Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Forest Acres.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Septima Clark Expressway
Keep slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Forest Acres?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hanahan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Charleston and 14.3 miles from Forest Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forest Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Hanahan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanahan.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Forest Acres. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Acres
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 10,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.1043400, -80.0984200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Acres (-80.09842, 33.10434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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