Distance from Charlotte to Charleston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Charleston (SC) is 174 miles or 280 kilometers or 152 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Charleston is 205 miles (330 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 31 miles or 50 km.

Charlotte to Charleston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Charleston, SC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is 205 miles or 330 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC is 205 miles or 330 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 205 miles (330 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Charleston take?
Charlotte and Charleston are 3 hours 53 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Charleston

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Charleston (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Charlotte	Current local time in Charleston
2025-12-17, 05:45:23 EST	2025-12-17, 05:45:23 EST

How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	205 mi	330 km	178.02 nmi
Straight line distance	174 mi	280 km	152 nmi
Difference	31 mi	50 km	26 nmi

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