How far is Varnville, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Varnville, SC to Charleston, SC is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.34 mi
01h 34m
Flight
66.88 mi
107.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.88 mi
Kilometers
107.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.25 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Varnville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Varnville
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Varnville
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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Varnville
41.3 mi
00h 47m
To Charleston
34.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Varnville and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Palm Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Palm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Palmetto Avenue

    76 m · 16 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    33 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Carolina Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Yemassee Highway

    15.1 mi · 26 min · Yemassee Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Connelly Street

    1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Trask Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    570 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lockwood Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
29.9 mi · 40%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 23%
Yemassee Highway
15.1 mi · 20%
Trask Parkway
12.4 mi · 16%
Augusta Highway
1.07 mi · 1%
East Carolina Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
00h 47m from Varnville
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Varnville and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Varnville to Charleston?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Varnville and 34.1 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Varnville and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walterboro, 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 Walterboro.

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Varnville and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 66.88 mi (107.63 km).

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#1 Varnville

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

Population1,949
Coordinates32.8504400, -81.0792700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Palm Street (-81.07915, 32.850357)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.78 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.62 $14.96 $29.92

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 Varnville and Charleston. The current time is 00:48:32.

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.