Origin
Bishopville, SC
Late night in Bishopville on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bishopville, SC to Charleston, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
128 mi
206 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bishopville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bishopville, SC to Charleston, SC covers 128 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, I 95, Manning Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.9 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64 miles from Bishopville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 128 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.9 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
73.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
5
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
126 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 221B
Toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
6
126.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
US 52 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 51.9 mi | 58m |
| I 95 | 36 mi | 38m |
| Manning Road | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Sumter Highway | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| N Main St | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Lafayette Drive | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Meeting Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 51.9 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishopville, SC and Charleston, SC.
1
Start on US 15; SC 34; SC 341
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on US 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Sumter Highway
3
Continue on US 15
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
N Main St
4
Continue on US 15
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on North Lafayette Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Lafayette Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
333 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on US 15
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lafayette Drive
8
Turn left onto US 521
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Manning Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 521
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Manning Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
11
Merge onto I 95
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 86A
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
13
Merge onto I 26
52 mi
·
58 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 221B
Toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
15
Turn right onto US 52
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Broad Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
17
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Bishopville, SC, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bishopville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bishopville, SC
This is one driving day of about 128 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bishopville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 51.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from Bishopville, SC · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64 miles from Bishopville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charleston, SC
The final approach into Charleston, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Charleston, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.02 one way
$40.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Charleston, SC
Late night in Charleston on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bishopville, SC to Charleston, SC covers 128 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 95, Manning Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 miles from Bishopville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bishopville, SC to Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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