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

302.6 miles 487 km · straight line
378.3 miles estimated 608.8 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Tallahassee?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Tallahassee is 302.6 miles (487 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located WSW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.3 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Tallahassee in Florida.

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 Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients