Distance from Washington to Charleston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Charleston (SC) is 452 miles or 727 kilometers or 393 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Charleston is 533 miles (858 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 131 km.

Washington to Charleston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Charleston, SC
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Charleston, SC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Charleston, South Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Charleston, South Carolina is 533 miles or 858 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Charleston, SC is 533 miles or 858 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 533 miles (858 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 55 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Charleston take?
Washington and Charleston are 9 hours 55 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 Washington and Charleston

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Charleston (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Charleston
2025-12-23, 07:58:59 EST	2025-12-23, 07:58:59 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	533 mi	858 km	462.86 nmi
Straight line distance	452 mi	727 km	393 nmi
Difference	81 mi	131 km	69 nmi

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