Origin
Woodfield, SC
Afternoon in Woodfield on Saturday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodfield, SC to Charleston, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
122.4 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodfield, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
Woodfield, SC to Charleston, SC is 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m via I 26, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll experience a typical highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. With minimal time commitment, this route is ideal when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Woodfield, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 104.2 mi | 1h 55m |
| William Earle Berne Beltway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Veterans Memorial Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Meeting Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Boundary Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brookfield Heights Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Faraway Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Percival Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 104.2 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,050 veh/hr typical · worst 3,551
Quietest
2 AM
~239 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodfield, SC and Charleston, SC.
1
Start on Brookfield Heights Court
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brookfield Heights Court
2
Turn left onto Brookfield Heights Road
409 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brookfield Heights Road
3
Turn left onto Faraway Drive
395 ft
·
13 sec
·
Faraway Drive
4
Turn right onto East Boundary Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boundary Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto SC 12
252 ft
·
20 sec
·
Percival Road
6
Take the ramp
39 ft
·
1 sec
7
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
William Earle Berne Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 77
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
11
Merge onto I 26
104 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 26
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 221B
Toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
13
Turn right onto US 52
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Broad Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
15
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 20m duration, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Woodfield in the morning to have ample daylight for your arrival in Charleston. With only 122.4 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keep an eye on fuel, as the longest stretch without a break is over 100 miles. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing to avoid any mid-route detours for gas.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Woodfield, SC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.2 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Woodfield, 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 Woodfield, SC
This is one driving day of about 122.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Woodfield, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 104.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Woodfield, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brookfield Heights Road
Turn left onto Brookfield Heights Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Faraway Drive
Turn left onto Faraway Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
120.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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
120.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
US 52 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.80 one way
$37.61 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $20.61 | $41.21 |
| premium | $4.64 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $26.04 | $52.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Brookdale, SC
61 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
5 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 20m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10
near mile 122.4
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 33.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 104.2 miles on I 26, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. Expect much of your journey to be on high-speed roads like I 26, the William Earle Berne Beltway, and the Veterans Memorial Freeway. The profile suggests a consistent pace without significant technical sections, making it a relatively smooth experience behind the wheel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.2 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and William Earle Berne Beltway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Brookfield Heights Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Brookfield Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Faraway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Charleston, SC
Full guide →Founded 1670
Charleston is the largest and oldest city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America. Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, the Ashley and the Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands. Charleston was captured in the American Civil War without much property damage, so the historic part of town has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current downtown skyline, with practically no tall buildings due to the city's height restriction ordinance, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge over the Cooper River. The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Sumter — fort in Charleston, South Carolina
- • College of Charleston — liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- • Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church — church in Charleston, South Carolina
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 122.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.2 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brookfield Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Faraway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleston, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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