Charleston, South Carolina to Winter Haven: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.5 miles 556.1 km · straight line
414.6 miles estimated 667.3 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Winter Haven?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Winter Haven is 345.5 miles (556.1 km) as the crow flies. Winter Haven is located SSW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.6 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven. 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 Winter Haven

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Winter Haven

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Winter Haven
28.02°N, 81.73°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients