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

635.3 miles 1022.4 km · straight line
762.4 miles estimated 1226.9 km · driving distance
15h 20min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Newark, New Jersey is 635.3 miles (1022.4 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.4 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Newark, New Jersey. 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 Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 20min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 24min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 56min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients