Trip from Charleston, SC to York, SC

Drive Time

3h 49m

Distance

196.9 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 37m ★

6 AM

3h 50m

8 AM

4h 15m

10 AM

3h 58m

12 PM

3h 56m

3 PM

4h 0m

5 PM

4h 14m

8 PM

3h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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York, SC

Sam Lion

Trip Overview

The drive from Charleston, SC to York, SC covers 196.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Meeting Street, Calhoun Street, King Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.51 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

98.5 miles from Charleston, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 196.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Meeting Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Charleston, SC to York, SC is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, SC to York, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Meeting Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Calhoun Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
King Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spring Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Coming Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Septima Clark Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 1 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Augusta Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Meeting Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and York, SC.

Start on Broad Street

39 ft · 5 sec · Broad Street

Turn right onto Meeting Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street

Turn left onto Calhoun Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

Turn right onto King Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · King Street

Turn left onto Spring Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Spring Street

Turn right onto Coming Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Coming Street

Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

Keep slight left

109 mi · 2 hr

Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 1 North: West Columbia

Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Augusta Road

Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

Continue on Hampton Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Street

Turn left onto Bull Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

7.6 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

53 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

0.2 mi · 32 sec · SC 901: Rock Hill, York

Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

131 ft · 4 sec · SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

Continue on Saluda Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Saluda Street

Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Heckle Boulevard

Turn left onto West Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on York Highway

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway

Continue on Alexander Love Highway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Alexander Love Highway

Turn left onto Old York Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Old York Road

Continue on Liberty Street East

2.4 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street East

Turn right onto North Congress Street

56 ft · 1 sec · North Congress Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 98.5 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 1h 54m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.5 miles or 1h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Charleston, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Charleston, SC

This is one driving day of about 196.9 miles and 3h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charleston, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.5 mi from Charleston, SC · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belmont, NC

98 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

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belmont, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.5 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in York, SC

The final approach into York, 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 York, 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

$31.51 one way

$63.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$34.33	$68.67
premium	$4.78	$37.04	$74.08
diesel	$5.64	$43.74	$87.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.1	$20.67	$9.45
Efficient EV	49.2	$17.23	$7.88
EV Truck/SUV	78.8	$27.57	$12.60

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Charleston, SC

Evening in Charleston on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, SC

Evening in York on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Belmont, NC

98 mi in

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 49m 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 Charleston, SC to York, SC covers 196.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Meeting Street, Calhoun Street, King Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.5 miles from Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Charleston, SC to York, SC is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, SC to York, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Charleston, SC to York, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.