How far is Charleston, SC from Little River, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Little River, SC is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Little River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Little River.
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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
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
8 mi · 11 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy North: SC 31, Carolina Forest
1594 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Turn right onto Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Little River.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Continue straight
49.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 Mostly Sunny near Little River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Little River?
The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Charleston and 59.3 miles from Little River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Little River.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
Florence
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Little River. Straight-line distance: 107.33 mi (172.73 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
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 · May 12, 2026
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