Charleston, South Carolina to Dover, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.9 miles 812.6 km · straight line
605.9 miles estimated 975.1 km · driving distance
12h 11min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Dover, Delaware?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Dover, Delaware is 504.9 miles (812.6 km) as the crow flies. Dover, Delaware is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605.9 miles, taking about 12h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Dover, Delaware in Delaware.

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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina and Dover, Delaware. 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Dover, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 11min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 37min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 50min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Dover, Delaware

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Dover, Delaware
39.16°N, 75.52°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients