Charleston, South Carolina to Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

564.2 miles 908 km · straight line
677 miles estimated 1089.6 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Gulfport?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Gulfport is 564.2 miles (908 km) as the crow flies. Gulfport is located WSW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 677 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Gulfport in Mississippi.

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 Gulfport. 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 Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Gulfport

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Gulfport
30.37°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients