How far is Gadsden, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Gadsden, SC to Charleston, SC is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Charleston.
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Start on Bluff Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Bluff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McCords Ferry Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · McCords Ferry Road
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Continue on Harry C Raysor Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harry C Raysor Drive
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Continue on Saint Matthews Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Matthews Road
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Continue on Saint Matthews Road
1652 ft · 27 sec · Saint Matthews Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
75 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Gadsden 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.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
75 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain leaving Gadsden and Mostly Cloudy near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Charleston?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 54.1 miles from Gadsden and 45.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain around Gadsden and Mostly Cloudy near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
Denmark
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Columbia
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 88.21 mi (141.96 km).
#1 Gadsden
Gadsden is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8457100, -80.7659200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.63 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
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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