How far is Forestbrook, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Forestbrook, SC to Charleston, SC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
99.32 mi
02h 09m
Flight
86.2 mi
138.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.2 mi
Kilometers
138.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.32 mi
Kilometers
159.84 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Forestbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestbrook
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestbrook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Forestbrook
49.6 mi
01h 04m
To Charleston
49.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Forestbrook Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brookline Drive

    102 m · 20 sec · Brookline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canna Trail

    59 m · 9 sec · Canna Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellis Drive

    576 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestbrook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 501 South: Myrtle Beach

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South, US 17South: Surfside, Georgetown

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    56 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Fraser Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Highway 17

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Highway 17

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street

    1435 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morrison Drive

    2798 ft · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Bay Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Calhoun Street

    1653 ft · 43 sec · Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
56 mi · 56%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 18%
Highway 17
14 mi · 14%
US 501 South
2.59 mi · 3%
North Highway 17
2.45 mi · 2%
Church Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Turn left onto North Fraser Street

56 mi · 01h 14m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 04m from Forestbrook
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Forestbrook and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Forestbrook and 49.7 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Forestbrook and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestbrook and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 86.2 mi (138.72 km).

Forestbrook

#1 Forestbrook

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Population4,612
Coordinates33.7223900, -78.9580900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline Drive (-78.958094, 33.722409)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.78 $16.77 $33.54
Diesel $5.62 $19.74 $39.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestbrook and Charleston. The current time is 03:21:15.

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.