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Weekend Drives from Charleston, SC

Routes

30

Avg Distance

129 mi

Avg Drive

2h 35m

Destinations

30

Charleston, SC sits within easy reach of 30 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 30 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 125 miles.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Charleston, SC — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Charleston, SC — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Charleston, SC that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 125 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Charleston, SC → South Santee, SC

44.3 mi 1h 1m Score: 7/10

Charleston, SC → Orangeburg, SC

76.7 mi 1h 30m Score: 7/10

Charleston, SC → Edisto, SC

79.7 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Charleston, SC → Beaufort, SC

70.9 mi 1h 38m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Saint Matthews, SC

85.5 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

Charleston, SC → Oak Grove, SC

94.9 mi 1h 48m Score: 7/10

Charleston, SC → Sumter, SC

105.8 mi 2h 3m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Columbia, SC

116.1 mi 2h 12m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Cane Savannah, SC

112.1 mi 2h 12m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Wedgefield, SC

105.7 mi 2h 17m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Gadsden, SC

108.4 mi 2h 18m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Red Bank, SC

120.9 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Hopkins, SC

122.1 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Allendale, SC

121.7 mi 2h 27m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Barnwell, SC

115.9 mi 2h 28m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Camden, SC

134.2 mi 2h 37m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Darlington, SC

139.7 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Lugoff, SC

139.3 mi 2h 45m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Hartsville, SC

145.2 mi 2h 56m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → New Ellenton, SC

137.4 mi 2h 56m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Dillon, SC

161.1 mi 3h 1m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Warrenville, SC

139.3 mi 3h 6m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Springdale, SC

147.6 mi 3h 10m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Belvedere, SC

154.4 mi 3h 14m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Clearwater, SC

146.2 mi 3h 14m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Bennettsville, SC

168.3 mi 3h 16m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Elgin, SC

168.6 mi 3h 18m Score: 9/10

Charleston, SC → Newport, SC

189.9 mi 3h 40m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Mauldin, SC

203.2 mi 3h 47m Score: 8/10

Charleston, SC → Arcadia, SC

203.6 mi 3h 48m Score: 8/10

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