How far is Hopkins, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Hopkins, SC to Charleston, SC is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 01m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkins and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins and Charleston.
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Start on Lower Richland Boulevard
607 ft · 21 sec · Lower Richland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Old Hopkins Road
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Continue on State Highway 222
2150 ft · 1 min · State Highway 222
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Turn left onto Garners Ferry Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg
2651 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 5 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
104.2 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Hopkins 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 right
104 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Hopkins and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkins to Charleston?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 61.2 miles from Hopkins and 47 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopkins and Sunny 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.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 95.15 mi (153.13 km).
#1 Hopkins
Hopkins is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9043200, -80.8770300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.57 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $15.33 | $30.67 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
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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