How far is Lugoff, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Lugoff, SC to Charleston, SC is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 15m.
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 Orangeburg 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 Lugoff and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lugoff and Charleston.
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Start on Ridgeway Road
1 km · 1 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West DeKalb Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West DeKalb Street
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sumter Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Continue on Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · Manning Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 39 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 Lugoff 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 left
51.9 mi · 00h 59m
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 Lugoff 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 Lugoff to Charleston?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Lugoff and 53.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lugoff and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Santee
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 Santee.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lugoff and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 109.35 mi (175.98 km).
#1 Lugoff
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.2273700, -80.6892500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
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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