Distance from Jacksonville to Charleston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to Charleston (SC) is 199 miles or 320 kilometers or 173 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to Charleston is 239 miles (385 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 40 miles or 65 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and Charleston is 199 miles or 320 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to Charleston, is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to Charleston?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC is 0 hours 27 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to Charleston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina is 239 miles or 385 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC is 239 miles or 385 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 239 miles (385 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to Charleston take?
Jacksonville and Charleston are 4 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Jacksonville and Charleston

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and Charleston (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in Charleston
2025-12-13, 02:32:20 EST2025-12-13, 02:32:20 EST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 239 mi 385 km 207.55 nmi
Straight line distance 199 mi 320 km 173 nmi
Difference 40 mi 65 km 34 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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Charleston Details

Charleston is located in South Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 49' 4.5'' Longitude: W 79° 57' 32.3''
Latitude32.81792
Longitude-79.95897
StateSouth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charleston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Jacksonville, FL and Charleston, SC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 8 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 49 minutes