Charleston, South Carolina to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Philadelphia?
The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Philadelphia is 562 miles (904.5 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672.3 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator