How far is Georgetown, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Georgetown, SC to Charleston, SC is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Charleston.
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Start on Highmarket Street
1421 ft · 18 sec · Highmarket Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Highmarket Street
708 ft · 11 sec · Highmarket Street
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Turn right onto North Fraser Street
55.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue on North Highway 17
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street
1435 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morrison Drive
2798 ft · 1 min · Morrison Drive
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Turn straight onto East Bay Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Bay Street
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Turn right onto Calhoun Street
1653 ft · 43 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 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 Georgetown and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Fraser Street
Turn right onto North Fraser Street
55.9 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Charleston?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Awendaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Georgetown and 30.8 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Awendaw
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 Awendaw.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 55.48 mi (89.28 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,794 |
| Coordinates | 33.3768300, -79.2945000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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