How far is Lancaster, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Charleston is 142.71 miles (229.67 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, SC to Charleston, SC is 142.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 177.03 miles (284.91 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Charleston will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 9156 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°43'14"N 80°46'15"W |
| Latitude | 34.7204300 |
| Longitude | -80.7709000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Charleston
The distance between Lancaster and Charleston is 285 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lancaster and Charleston. The current time is 15:39:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.65 liters (6.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Charleston is $19.39 (diesel $26.09).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $19.39 | $22.05 | $24.26 | $26.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Lancaster 149.97 miles (241 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Lancaster 220.18 miles (354 km)
