How far is Charleston, SC from Johnsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Johnsonville, SC is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Johnsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Johnsonville.
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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 right onto Calhoun Street
1653 ft · 41 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto East Bay Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Bay Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 17 North
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
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Continue on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
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Continue straight
2770 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight left
658 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on SC 41
3.9 mi · 7 min · SC 41
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Continue straight
1233 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Hwy 41
38.1 mi · 54 min · Hwy 41
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Continue on County Line Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto County Line Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Georgetown Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Georgetown Highway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 49 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Johnsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hwy 41
Continue on Hwy 41
38.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Johnsonville?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Charleston and 43.5 miles from Johnsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Johnsonville. Straight-line distance: 77.14 mi (124.15 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnsonville (-79.44922, 33.81794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
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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