Charleston, South Carolina to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668.8 miles 1076.3 km · straight line
814 miles actual route 1310 km · driving distance
15h 53min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Long Island?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Long Island is 668.8 miles (1076.3 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 814 miles, taking about 15h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Long Island in New York.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Long Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 53min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 4min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~20h 39min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Long Island

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM