Charleston, South Carolina to Fayetteville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

168.5 miles 271.1 km · straight line
210.6 miles estimated 338.9 km · driving distance
4h 14min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Fayetteville, North Carolina?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Fayetteville, North Carolina is 168.5 miles (271.1 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, North Carolina is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 210.6 miles, taking about 4h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Fayetteville, North 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.

How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to Fayetteville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 14min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 5min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 1min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Fayetteville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients