Cape Cod to Charleston, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Cod from Charleston, South Carolina?

The distance from Cape Cod to Charleston, South Carolina is 810.4 miles (1304.2 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, South Carolina is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 972.4 miles, taking about 19h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cape Cod 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.