How far is Estill, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Estill, SC to Charleston, SC is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
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 South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estill and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estill and Charleston.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
87 m · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Highway
139 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Browning Gate Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Browning Gate Road
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Continue on Heritage Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Heritage Road
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Turn slight right onto State Road S-27-137
1286 ft · 26 sec · State Road S-27-137
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Turn right onto Grays Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Grays Highway
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Turn left onto Morgandollar Road
4 mi · 7 min · Morgandollar Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
3069 ft · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
1513 ft · 30 sec · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, US 17 North: Florence
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Charleston, Beaufort
2051 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
653 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Trask Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway
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Take the exit slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
570 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockwood Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Estill and Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Estill and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estill to Charleston?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Estill and 46.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Estill and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estill and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 76.19 mi (122.62 km).
#1 Estill
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.7548900, -81.2420500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.50 | $37.01 |
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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