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

280.5 miles 451.5 km · straight line
350.7 miles estimated 564.4 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Johnson City?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Johnson City is 280.5 miles (451.5 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located NNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.7 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Johnson City in Tennessee.

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. 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 Johnson 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 Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients