How far is City View, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from City View, SC to Charleston, SC is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.38 mi
03h 29m
Flight
203.34 mi
327.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.34 mi
Kilometers
327.25 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.38 mi
Kilometers
348.23 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sat, May 2, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in City View
Sat, May 2, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City View
2026-05-02T13:46
Arrive Charleston
Sat, May 2, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City View
9:00 PM EDT
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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From City View
108.1 mi
01h 44m
To Charleston
108.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City View and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Henderson Street

    946 ft · 45 sec · Henderson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Parker Road

    737 ft · 23 sec · West Parker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Blue Ridge Drive

    2303 ft · 44 sec · West Blue Ridge Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Lane Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cedar Lane Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Buncombe Street

    2603 ft · 56 sec · Buncombe Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West North Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    112.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
200 mi · 92%
West North Street
11.3 mi · 5%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Pete Hollis Boulevard
1.01 mi
Cedar Lane Road
0.82 mi
Buncombe Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

113 mi · 02h 06m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 44m from City View
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City View and 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 City View to Charleston?

The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from City View and 108.2 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City View and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City View and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 203.34 mi (327.25 km).

City View

#1 City View

Census designated place

Population1,345
Coordinates34.8615100, -82.4315100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson Street (-82.431385, 34.86151)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
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.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.9 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.26 gal · 57.8 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.79 $67.59
Premium $4.78 $36.46 $72.91
Diesel $5.62 $42.91 $85.82

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City View and Charleston. The current time is 13:46:28.

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