How far is Charleston, SC from Saint Stephen, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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 Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Saint Stephen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Saint Stephen.
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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
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree
2516 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Church Road
1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Barry Place
71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Saint Stephen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Goose Creek Boulevard North
Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Saint Stephen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Saint Stephen?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Charleston and 24.6 miles from Saint Stephen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Saint Stephen.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
North Charleston Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Acres.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Yemassee
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.81 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 Stephen
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4043300, -79.9217400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
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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