How far is Dentsville, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Dentsville, SC to Charleston, SC is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.65 mi
02h 03m
Flight
106.88 mi
172 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.65 mi
Kilometers
197.38 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sun, Apr 26, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Dentsville
Sun, Apr 26, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dentsville
2026-04-26T08:49
Arrive Charleston
Sun, Apr 26, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dentsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Dentsville
61.3 mi
01h 01m
To Charleston
61.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Two Notch Road

    136 m · 8 sec · Two Notch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Decker Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Decker Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South: Charleston

    2207 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    104.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

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

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dentsville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
105 mi · 86%
William Earle Berne Beltway
10.2 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.76 mi · 2%
Decker Boulevard
1.99 mi · 2%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 2%
I 77 South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

104 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 01m from Dentsville
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dentsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 61.3 miles from Dentsville and 61.4 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dentsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

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Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dentsville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).

Dentsville

#1 Dentsville

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population14,062
Coordinates34.0640400, -80.9581500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.958185, 34.064007)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dentsville and Charleston. The current time is 08:49:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.