Charleston, South Carolina to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Wilmington, Delaware?
The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Wilmington, Delaware is 539.8 miles (868.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.7 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington, Delaware
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator