Charleston, South Carolina to Rome, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.3 miles 512.3 km · straight line
382 miles estimated 614.8 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Rome, Georgia?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Rome, Georgia is 318.3 miles (512.3 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Georgia is located WNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Rome, Georgia in Georgia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Rome, Georgia. 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 Rome, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Rome, Georgia

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Rome, Georgia
34.26°N, 85.16°W
America/New_York
187m 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 78.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients