How far is Charleston, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Seabrook Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Seabrook Island.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street
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Turn straight onto James Island Expressway
2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Ripley Point Drive
139 m · 17 sec · Ripley Point Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albemarle Road
1057 ft · 33 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn left onto Folly Road Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Folly Road Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maybank Highway
7.2 mi · 13 min · Maybank Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road
13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road
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Turn left onto The Haul Over
1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over
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Turn sharp right
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Seabrook Island.
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.
Bohicket Road
Turn sharp left onto Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 00h 18m
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 Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Seabrook Island?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Kiawah Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Charleston and 12.4 miles from Seabrook Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook Island.
Stop Ideas Near Kiawah Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiawah Island.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seabrook Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 32.5771300, -80.1706500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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