How far is Chester, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Charleston is 152.27 miles (245.06 km).
Flight distance from Chester, SC to Charleston, SC is 152.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Chester to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 175.87 miles (283.04 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Charleston will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5363 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°42'17"N 81°12'51"W |
| Latitude | 34.7048600 |
| Longitude | -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Charleston
The distance between Chester and Charleston is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Charleston. The current time is 04:30:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.49 liters (6.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Charleston is $19.26 (diesel $25.92).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $19.26 | $21.9 | $24.1 | $25.92 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Chester 119.81 miles (193 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Chester 225.93 miles (364 km)
