How far is Charleston, SC from Gadsden, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Gadsden, SC is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Gadsden.
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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
74.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St. Matthews
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: St. Matthews
603 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Matthews Road
7 mi · 11 min · Saint Matthews Road
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Continue on Harry C Raysor Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harry C Raysor Drive
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Continue on Colonel Thomson Highway
14.3 mi · 21 min · Colonel Thomson Highway
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Gadsden.
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
74.8 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Charleston and 54.2 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 88.21 mi (141.96 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gadsden
Gadsden is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8457100, -80.7659200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gadsden (-80.76592, 33.84571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.63 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
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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