Charleston, South Carolina to Fort Pierce: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369 miles 593.9 km · straight line
442.9 miles estimated 712.7 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Fort Pierce?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Fort Pierce is 369 miles (593.9 km) as the crow flies. Fort Pierce is located S of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.9 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Fort Pierce in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Fort Pierce. 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 Fort Pierce

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Fort Pierce

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Fort Pierce
27.45°N, 80.33°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients