How far is Orangeburg, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Orangeburg, SC to Charleston, SC is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orangeburg and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg and Charleston.
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Start on Whitman Street
50 m · 12 sec · Whitman Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto John C Calhoun Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Orangeburg 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.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg to Charleston?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Orangeburg and 38.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orangeburg and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Holly Hill Town Hall
Summerville Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 72.83 mi (117.21 km).
#1 Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 12,460 |
| Coordinates | 33.4918200, -80.8556500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
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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