How far is Pickens, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Pickens, SC to Charleston, SC is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pickens and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens and Charleston.
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Start on Pendleton Street
125 m · 14 sec · Pendleton Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Rock Street
1066 ft · 33 sec · East Cedar Rock Street
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1927 ft · 38 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Gentry Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gentry Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit right
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
112.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1993 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 Pickens 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.
Golden Strip Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
113 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Pickens 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 Pickens to Charleston?
The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Pickens and 117.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.56 one way or $65.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pickens and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pickens and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 215.81 mi (347.32 km).
#1 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
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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