Charleston, South Carolina to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.4 miles 514.1 km · straight line
383.3 miles estimated 616.9 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Outer Banks?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Outer Banks is 319.4 miles (514.1 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located NE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.3 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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. 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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients