How far is Seabrook Island, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Seabrook Island, SC to Charleston, SC is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seabrook Island and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook Island and Charleston.
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Start on the route
44 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp left onto The Haul Over
1017 ft · 47 sec · The Haul Over
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabrook Island Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
90 m · 8 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Turn sharp right onto Maybank Highway
7.2 mi · 13 min · Maybank Highway
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Turn left onto Folly Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Folly Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Folly Road Boulevard
2334 ft · 40 sec · Folly Road Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway
3148 ft · 1 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 Seabrook Island and Charleston.
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.
Bohicket Road
Continue on Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook Island 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 Seabrook Island to Charleston?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 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?
Kiawah Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Seabrook Island and 13.4 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seabrook Island and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Kiawah Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiawah Island.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook Island and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).
#1 Seabrook Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 32.5771300, -80.1706500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.96 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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