How far is Mullins, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Mullins, SC to Charleston, SC is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.85 mi
02h 27m
Flight
106.16 mi
170.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.16 mi
Kilometers
170.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.85 mi
Kilometers
191.27 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Mullins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mullins
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mullins
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Andrews
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Mullins
59.5 mi
01h 13m
To Charleston
59.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mullins and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mullins and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 41

    13.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 41

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 41 (Alt)

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41 (Alt)

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 378

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 378

  5. 5

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kingsburg Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Georgetown Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Georgetown Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 41

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  10. 10

    Continue on County Line Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · County Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    42.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    668 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street

    1435 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morrison Drive

    2798 ft · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Bay Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Calhoun Street

    1653 ft · 43 sec · Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mullins and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
28.1 mi · 24%
State Highway 41
21.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 41 (Alt)
8.58 mi · 7%
North Main Street
4.23 mi · 4%
Kingsburg Highway
3.79 mi · 3%
North Georgetown Highway
3.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

42.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andrews
01h 13m from Mullins
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mullins 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 Mullins to Charleston?

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Mullins and 59.4 miles from Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mullins and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Andrews

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Andrews, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andrews.

RAIL

Kingstree

34 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

76 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

85 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

109 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mullins and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 106.16 mi (170.84 km).

Mullins

#1 Mullins

City in Marion County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,139
Coordinates34.2057200, -79.2544900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-79.25457, 34.205708)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.60 $37.20
Premium $4.78 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.62 $23.62 $47.24

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mullins and Charleston. The current time is 22:11:30.

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.