Charleston, South Carolina to Dry Tortugas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.4 miles 950.2 km · straight line
708.5 miles estimated 1140.2 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Dry Tortugas?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Dry Tortugas is 590.4 miles (950.2 km) as the crow flies. Dry Tortugas is located SSW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.5 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Dry Tortugas in Florida.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Dry Tortugas. 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 Dry Tortugas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Dry Tortugas

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients