Road Trips from Charleston, SC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
39
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
28
Under 2 hours
9 total in this range
Full-day getaway
26 total in this range
Allendale, SC
2h 27m121.7 mi one way
Bennettsville, SC
3h 16m168.3 mi one way
Lugoff, SC
2h 45m139.3 mi one way
New Ellenton, SC
2h 56m137.4 mi one way
Springdale, SC
3h 10m147.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Allendale, SC
2h 27m121.7 mi one way
Bennettsville, SC
3h 16m168.3 mi one way
Lugoff, SC
2h 45m139.3 mi one way
Beaufort, SC
1h 38m70.9 mi one way
Columbia, SC
2h 12m116.1 mi one way
Spartanburg, SC
3h 51m202.9 mi one way
Greenville, SC
3h 59m213.3 mi one way
Fountain Inn, SC
3h 37m194.1 mi one way
Bennettsville, SC
3h 16m168.3 mi one way
Lugoff, SC
2h 45m139.3 mi one way
Springdale, SC
3h 10m147.6 mi one way
Walhalla, SC
5h 3m256.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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