How far is Sullivans Island, SC from Charleston, SC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sullivans Island and Charleston is 5.55 miles (8.93 km).

Flight distance from Sullivans Island, SC to Charleston, SC is 5.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sullivans Island, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 10.22 miles (16.45 km) by car.

Driving from Sullivans Island to Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

#1 Sullivans Island

Island in the United States of America

Population 1791
GPS Coordinates 32°45'48"N 79°50'12"W
Latitude 32.7632300
Longitude -79.8367500
Altitude 4
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Sullivans Island and Charleston

The distance between Sullivans Island and Charleston is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 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 Sullivans Island and Charleston. The current time is 22:07:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.37 liters (0.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sullivans Island and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sullivans Island to Charleston is $1.12 (diesel $1.51).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $1.12 $1.27 $1.4 $1.51

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sullivans Island 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

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Driving distance from Columbia, SC to Sullivans Island 122.8 miles (198 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, SC to Sullivans Island 220.11 miles (354 km)

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Driving distance from Sumter, SC to Sullivans Island 112.82 miles (182 km)

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