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

638.6 miles 1027.7 km · straight line
760.4 miles actual route 1223.8 km · driving distance
14h 40min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from New York?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to New York is 638.6 miles (1027.7 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 760.4 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and New York 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and New York. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 40min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 36min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 4min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & New York

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 · OSRM