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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.93 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.4 mi
47.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sun, May 3, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Moncks Corner
Sun, May 3, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moncks Corner
2026-05-03T02:51
Arrive Charleston
Sun, May 3, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moncks Corner
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Goose Creek
SC

A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

From Moncks Corner
16.4 mi
00h 22m
To Charleston
16.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    111 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Live Oak Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Live Oak Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Perry Hill Road

    1210 ft · 60 sec · Perry Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Annie Williams Street

    147 m · 23 sec · Annie Williams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Annie Williams Street

    657 ft · 33 sec · Annie Williams Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wigfall Street

    72 m · 17 sec · Wigfall Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Goose Creek Boulevard South

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  9. 9

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard South
16.1 mi · 49%
I 26 East
13.2 mi · 40%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 6%
South Live Oak Drive
0.67 mi · 2%
Rivers Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Perry Hill Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goose Creek
00h 22m from Moncks Corner
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goose Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goose Creek.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

12 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

83 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

110 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moncks Corner and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).

Moncks Corner

#1 Moncks Corner

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population12,497
Coordinates33.1963200, -80.0142900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-80.01414, 33.196515)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Moncks Corner and Charleston. The current time is 02:51:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.