How far is Edgefield, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Edgefield, SC to Charleston, SC is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgefield and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgefield and Charleston.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.8 mi · 7 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway
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Turn left
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
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Continue on Railroad Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West
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Continue on Festival Trail Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on John Nunn Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway
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Turn left onto Salley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Turn left onto Five Chop Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Edgefield and Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
65.9 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 Edgefield and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgefield to Charleston?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Orangeburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Edgefield and 75.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgefield and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Orangeburg
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 Orangeburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgefield and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 135 mi (217.26 km).
#1 Edgefield
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.7895800, -81.9295600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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