How far is Latta, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Latta, SC to Charleston, SC is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 29m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Latta and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Latta and Charleston.
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Start on East Main Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
734 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
2358 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 43 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
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 Latta 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.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 01h 43m
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 Latta and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Latta to Charleston?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 78.3 miles from Latta and 78.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Latta and Mostly Sunny 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 Latta and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 111.6 mi (179.6 km).
#1 Latta
Town in Dilon County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 34.3371000, -79.4311600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.10 | $62.20 |
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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