How far is Charleston, SC from Williston, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Williston, SC is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Williston.
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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
66.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elko Street
658 ft · 13 sec · Elko Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elko Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Williston.
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
66.1 mi · 01h 14m
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 Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Williston?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 59.6 miles from Charleston and 59.6 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Williston.
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 Williston. Straight-line distance: 96.45 mi (155.22 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williston
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 33.4026500, -81.4201100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston (-81.42011, 33.40265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
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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