Anderson, South Carolina to Charleston, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271.7 miles 437.3 km · straight line
339.6 miles estimated 546.6 km · driving distance
6h 50min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Anderson, South Carolina from Charleston, West Virginia?

The distance from Anderson, South Carolina to Charleston, West Virginia is 271.7 miles (437.3 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, West Virginia is located NNE of Anderson, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 339.6 miles, taking about 6h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, South Carolina in South Carolina and Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anderson, South Carolina and Charleston, West Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Anderson, South Carolina to Charleston, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 50min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 12min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, South Carolina & Charleston, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Anderson, South Carolina
34.50°N, 82.65°W
America/New_York
240m elevation
Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients