How far is Charleston, SC from Sans Souci, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Sans Souci, SC is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Sans Souci.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Sans Souci.
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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
168.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Continue on East North Street
1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Beattie Place
2349 ft · 46 sec · Beattie Place
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Continue on College Street
1618 ft · 37 sec · College Street
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Continue on Buncombe Street
1402 ft · 28 sec · Buncombe Street
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Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Lane Road
1422 ft · 36 sec · Cedar Lane Road
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Turn right onto Old Bleachery Road
2013 ft · 1 min · Old Bleachery Road
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Turn right onto Edwards Street
107 m · 18 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn left onto Hilltop Avenue
710 ft · 31 sec · Hilltop Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hilltop Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Sans Souci.
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
168 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sans Souci.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Sans Souci?
The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cayce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Charleston and 107.9 miles from Sans Souci.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sans Souci.
Stop Ideas Near Cayce
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 Cayce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Sans Souci. Straight-line distance: 203.83 mi (328.04 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sans Souci
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,869 |
| Coordinates | 34.8779000, -82.4240100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sans Souci (-82.42401, 34.8779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $30.18 | $60.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.75 | $67.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.85 | $85.71 |
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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