Charleston, South Carolina to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

637.8 miles 1026.5 km · straight line
765.4 miles estimated 1231.8 km · driving distance
15h 24min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Jersey City?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Jersey City is 637.8 miles (1026.5 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.4 miles, taking about 15h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Jersey City in New Jersey.

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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 24min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 29min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 1min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients