How far is Charleston, SC from Warrenville, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Warrenville, SC is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.31 mi
03h 06m
Flight
120.83 mi
194.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.83 mi
Kilometers
194.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.31 mi
Kilometers
224.2 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM EST
Return by in Charleston
Sat, Nov 7, 1:47 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-11-06T19:34
Arrive Warrenville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:40 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Charleston
69.6 mi
01h 33m
To Warrenville
69.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Warrenville.

  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 left onto Calhoun Street

    689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto King Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · King Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coming Street

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway

    3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    15.2 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salley Road

    3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wagener Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Richland Avenue East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Richland Avenue East

  20. 20

    Continue on Richland Avenue West

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Richland Avenue West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hitchcock Parkway

    1192 ft · 24 sec · Hitchcock Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rhoden Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · Rhoden Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Colomel Street

    14 m · 3 sec · Colomel Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colomel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
66.7 mi · 48%
Salley Road
22.9 mi · 16%
North Road
16.3 mi · 12%
Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 9%
Five Chop Road
6.36 mi · 5%
Richland Avenue West
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Septima Clark Expressway

Keep slight left

66.1 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 33m from Charleston
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Warrenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Warrenville?

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Charleston and 69.7 miles from Warrenville.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Warrenville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookdale, 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 Brookdale.

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Warrenville. Straight-line distance: 120.83 mi (194.45 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 Warrenville

Warrenville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5509700, -81.8040000
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Warrenville (-81.804, 33.55097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.44
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $17.72 $35.44
Mid-grade $4.06 $19.96 $39.91
Premium $4.46 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.72 $28.12 $56.24

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Warrenville. The current time is 19:34:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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