How far is Moncks Corner, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Moncks Corner, SC to Charleston, SC is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moncks Corner and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner and Charleston.
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Start on West Main Street
111 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Live Oak Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · South Live Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Perry Hill Road
1210 ft · 60 sec · Perry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Annie Williams Street
147 m · 23 sec · Annie Williams Street
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Continue on Annie Williams Street
657 ft · 33 sec · Annie Williams Street
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Turn left onto Wigfall Street
72 m · 17 sec · Wigfall Street
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Turn sharp right onto Goose Creek Boulevard South
4.1 mi · 5 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 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 Moncks Corner and Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
12 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner to Charleston?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goose Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Moncks Corner and 16.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Moncks Corner and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Goose Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goose Creek.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Yemassee
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moncks Corner and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).
#1 Moncks Corner
City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 12,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.1963200, -80.0142900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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