How far is Wedgewood, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Wedgewood, SC to Charleston, SC is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wedgewood and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wedgewood and Charleston.
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Start on Tillman Nursery Road
1531 ft · 1 min · Tillman Nursery Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Kings Highway
8 mi · 14 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on West Fulton Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Fulton Street
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Continue on East Fulton Manning Road
543 ft · 11 sec · East Fulton Manning Road
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Continue on East Fulton Street
1152 ft · 23 sec · East Fulton Street
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Continue on East Clark Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Clark Street
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Continue on Paxville Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Paxville Highway
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Turn right onto Summerton Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Summerton Highway
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto Buff Boulevard
3206 ft · 1 min · Buff Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1806 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1994 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · 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 Wedgewood 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.
I 26 East
Merge slight left
51.9 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wedgewood and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wedgewood to Charleston?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Wedgewood and 48.1 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wedgewood and Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wedgewood and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 83.54 mi (134.45 km).
#1 Wedgewood
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 33.8837700, -80.5125800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
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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