How far is Winnsboro Mills, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Winnsboro Mills, SC to Charleston, SC is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
142.98 mi
02h 25m
Flight
128.11 mi
206.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.11 mi
Kilometers
206.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.98 mi
Kilometers
230.11 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Winnsboro Mills
Mon, Jun 1, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnsboro Mills
2026-06-01T15:04
Arrive Charleston
Mon, Jun 1, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnsboro Mills
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Winnsboro Mills
74.1 mi
01h 12m
To Charleston
68.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro Mills and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Columbia Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 321 South Bypass

    1515 ft · 31 sec · US Highway 321 South Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Charles F Bolden Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    104.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · 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 Winnsboro Mills 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
105 mi · 73%
US Highway 321 South Bypass
15.5 mi · 11%
William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 9%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
3.26 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.76 mi · 2%
Meeting Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight right

104 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 12m from Winnsboro Mills
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winnsboro Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winnsboro Mills to Charleston?

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Winnsboro Mills and 68.9 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winnsboro Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnsboro Mills and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 128.11 mi (206.18 km).

Winnsboro Mills

#1 Winnsboro Mills

Census-designated place in Fairfield County, South Carolina

Population1,898
Coordinates34.3618100, -81.0853700
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Road (-81.085602, 34.361846)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.1 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.01
10.1 gal · 38.2 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.00 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $4.78 $24.13 $48.26
Diesel $5.62 $28.40 $56.80

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnsboro Mills and Charleston. The current time is 15:04:40.

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.