How far is Hartsville, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Hartsville, SC to Charleston, SC is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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 02h 26m.
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 Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartsville and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville and Charleston.
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Start on South 5th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on North Brockington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Brockington Street
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Turn left onto East Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto Honda Street
885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street
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Continue on Honda Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way
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Take the ramp right
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1993 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 Hartsville and Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Honda Way
Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hartsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartsville to Charleston?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Hartsville and 69.8 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Summerton
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 Summerton.
Kingstree
Camden
Columbia
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 110.68 mi (178.12 km).
#1 Hartsville
City in South Carolina
| Population | 7,479 |
| Coordinates | 34.3740400, -80.0734000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.03 | $48.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
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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