Distance from Philadelphia to Charleston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Charleston (SC) is 561 miles or 902 kilometers or 487 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Charleston is 671 miles (1081 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 110 miles or 179 km.

Philadelphia to Charleston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charleston, South Carolina is 671 miles or 1081 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC is 671 miles or 1081 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 671 miles (1081 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Charleston take?
Philadelphia and Charleston are 12 hours 52 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 Philadelphia and Charleston

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Charleston (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in Charleston
2026-04-01, 00:16:20 EDT	2026-04-01, 00:16:20 EDT

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	671 mi	1081 km	582.7 nmi
Straight line distance	561 mi	902 km	487 nmi
Difference	110 mi	179 km	95 nmi

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