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

484.9 miles 780.4 km · straight line
583.2 miles actual route 938.6 km · driving distance
11h 4min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Miami?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Miami is 484.9 miles (780.4 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.2 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Miami 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 Miami. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 4min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 17min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 31min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Miami

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM