How far is Charleston, SC from Red Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Red Hill, SC is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.78 mi
02h 21m
Flight
89.32 mi
143.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.32 mi
Kilometers
143.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.78 mi
Kilometers
160.58 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Red Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Charleston
50 mi
01h 10m
To Red Hill
49.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Red Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Red Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Calhoun Street

    1653 ft · 41 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Bay Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Bay Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17 North

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Fraser Street

    21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wright Boulevard

    866 ft · 21 sec · Wright Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue

    2762 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 90

    2484 ft · 54 sec · Highway 90

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road

    636 ft · 28 sec · Dobros Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dobros Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Red Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
56 mi · 56%
North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 22%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 12%
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2.27 mi · 2%
4th Avenue
1.88 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 10m from Charleston
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Clear near Red Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Red Hill?

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 50 miles from Charleston and 49.8 miles from Red Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Clear near Red Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.75 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population13,223
Coordinates33.8207300, -79.0189200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Red Hill (-79.01892, 33.82073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.78 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $5.62 $19.80 $39.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Red Hill. The current time is 07:44:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.