How far is Chesterfield, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Charleston, SC is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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 03h 03m.
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 South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Charleston.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Page Street
637 ft · 20 sec · South Page Street
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Turn left onto East Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight right onto East Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Turn right onto Jersey Street
102 m · 8 sec · Jersey Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street
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Take the ramp left
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1994 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Lucas Street
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Charleston?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Chesterfield and 82.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Turbeville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 135.68 mi (218.36 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7359900, -80.0881200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
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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