How far is Greenwood, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Greenwood, SC to Charleston, SC is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.48 mi
03h 15m
Flight
161.66 mi
260.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.66 mi
Kilometers
260.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.48 mi
Kilometers
309.77 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Greenwood
89.9 mi
01h 37m
To Charleston
102.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cambridge Avenue

    52 m · 7 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    151 m · 14 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Beaudrot Avenue

    86 m · 15 sec · Beaudrot Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ivy Hall Lane

    130 m · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street North

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Warren Road

    914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Travis Avenue

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 378

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    108.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 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 Greenwood 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
116 mi · 60%
Highway 378
14.3 mi · 7%
Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 7%
Main Street North
3.2 mi · 2%
Columbia Highway
3.04 mi · 2%
Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Merge slight left

109 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 37m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Greenwood and 102.6 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 161.66 mi (260.17 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cambridge Avenue (-82.161798, 34.195302)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.71 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.79
13.58 gal · 51.42 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.90 $53.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.07 $60.15
Premium $4.78 $32.44 $64.89
Diesel $5.62 $38.19 $76.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Charleston. The current time is 05:45:13.

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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.