How far is Johnsonville, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Johnsonville, SC to Charleston, SC is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonville and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville and Charleston.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 46 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Georgetown Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Georgetown Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on County Line Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road
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Turn slight right
42.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
668 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 16 min
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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 Johnsonville 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
42.3 mi · 01h 01m
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 Johnsonville and Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnsonville to Charleston?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Johnsonville and 43.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnsonville and Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 77.14 mi (124.15 km).
#1 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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