Charleston, South Carolina to Salisbury, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

202.4 miles 325.7 km · straight line
253 miles estimated 407.1 km · driving distance
5h 5min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Salisbury, North Carolina?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Salisbury, North Carolina is 202.4 miles (325.7 km) as the crow flies. Salisbury, North Carolina is located N of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 253 miles, taking about 5h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Salisbury, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Salisbury, North Carolina. 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 Salisbury, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 5min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 6min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 50min $30–$89* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Salisbury, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Salisbury, North Carolina
35.67°N, 80.47°W
America/New_York
234m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients