Charleston, West Virginia to Greenwood, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.6 miles 464.4 km · straight line
360.7 miles estimated 580.5 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Greenwood, South Carolina?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Greenwood, South Carolina is 288.6 miles (464.4 km) as the crow flies. Greenwood, South Carolina is located S of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.7 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Greenwood, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Greenwood, South 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, West Virginia to Greenwood, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Greenwood, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Greenwood, South Carolina
34.20°N, 82.16°W
America/New_York
202m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients