Charleston, South Carolina to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Providence?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Providence is 780.1 miles (1255.5 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located NE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.2 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Providence in Rhode Island.

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 Providence. 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.