Charleston, South Carolina to Rehoboth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.6 miles 792.7 km · straight line
591 miles estimated 951.2 km · driving distance
11h 53min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Rehoboth Beach?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Rehoboth Beach is 492.6 miles (792.7 km) as the crow flies. Rehoboth Beach is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

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 Rehoboth Beach. 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 Rehoboth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 53min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 16min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 17min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Rehoboth Beach

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Rehoboth Beach
38.72°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients