Buffalo, New York to Charleston, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Buffalo, New York from Charleston, South Carolina?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Charleston, South Carolina is 700.8 miles (1127.9 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, South Carolina is located S of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. 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.