Charleston, South Carolina to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704.1 miles 1133.2 km · straight line
844.9 miles estimated 1359.8 km · driving distance
17h 0min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to New Haven, Connecticut is 704.1 miles (1133.2 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 844.9 miles, taking about 17h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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 New Haven, Connecticut. 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 New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 0min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 24min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 6min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients