How far is South Congaree, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from South Congaree, SC to Charleston, SC is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.01 mi
01h 51m
Flight
104.78 mi
168.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.78 mi
Kilometers
168.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.01 mi
Kilometers
177.04 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in South Congaree
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Congaree
2026-04-18T02:23
Arrive Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Congaree
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From South Congaree
56.6 mi
00h 55m
To Charleston
53.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Congaree and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Congaree and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramblin Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Ramblin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmund Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    803 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Congaree and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Boulevard
108 mi · 98%
Edmund Highway
2.25 mi · 2%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Ramblin Road
0.01 mi
Broad Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Airport Boulevard

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 55m from South Congaree
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Congaree 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 South Congaree to Charleston?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from South Congaree and 53.4 miles from Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Congaree and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Congaree and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 104.78 mi (168.62 km).

South Congaree

#1 South Congaree

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,485
Coordinates33.9109900, -81.1356500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramblin Road (-81.135575, 33.910814)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $15.37
Round trip
$30.74
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.37 $30.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.18 $34.37
Premium $4.78 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $5.62 $21.82 $43.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Congaree and Charleston. The current time is 02:23:27.

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.