How far is Charleston, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Saint Andrews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Saint Andrews.
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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
113.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road East
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Andrews Road
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Turn right onto Broad River Road
651 ft · 19 sec · Broad River Road
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Turn left onto Whiteford Road
84 m · 12 sec · Whiteford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiteford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Saint Andrews.
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
114 mi · 02h 06m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Saint Andrews?
The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Charleston and 58.6 miles from Saint Andrews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 110.89 mi (178.46 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Andrews
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
| Population | 16,680 |
| Coordinates | 34.0487628, -81.1031494 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Andrews (-81.103149, 34.048763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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