How far is Savannah, GA from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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.
Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Charleston.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
1525 ft · 1 min · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Avenue
881 ft · 18 sec · West Oglethorpe Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward GA 404 North, US 17 North
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic Coastal Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Coastal Highway
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Continue on Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge
1 km · 43 sec · Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Speedway Boulevard
11.7 mi · 15 min · Speedway Boulevard
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Continue on General William Hardee Boulevard
1 mi · 1 min · General William Hardee Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
2497 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Charleston, Beaufort
2051 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
653 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Trask Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway
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Take the exit slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
570 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockwood Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Savannah 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.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Savannah 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 Savannah to Charleston?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Yemassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Savannah and 53.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Yemassee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wilson for City Council
City of Beaufort
City of Beaufort Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yemassee.
Yemassee
Savannah
Denmark
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 83.31 mi (134.07 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $3.52 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
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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