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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.58 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.6 mi
31.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.58 mi
Kilometers
41.16 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook Island
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook Island
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Charleston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook Island
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kiawah Island
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Seabrook Island
12.2 mi
00h 22m
To Charleston
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
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 Seabrook Island and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook Island and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 47 sec · The Haul Over

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    90 m · 8 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Maybank Highway

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Maybank Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Folly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Folly Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Folly Road Boulevard

    2334 ft · 40 sec · Folly Road Boulevard

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway

    3148 ft · 1 min · Savannah Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    570 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lockwood Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 29%
Maybank Highway
7.17 mi · 28%
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.11 mi · 12%
Seabrook Island Road
2.72 mi · 11%
Folly Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Lockwood Drive
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiawah Island
00h 22m from Seabrook Island
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kiawah Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
American Red Cross
Nearby stop 12 mi away

American Red Cross

North Charleston , SC
2424- A, City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.4/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Charity,Volunteer organization
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiawah Island.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

31 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

72 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

116 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook Island and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).

Seabrook Island

#1 Seabrook Island

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: The Haul Over (-80.170497, 32.577554)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook Island and Charleston. The current time is 21:31:07.

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.