Distance from Boston to Charleston, South Carolina

The driving distance between Boston, MA and Charleston, SC is approximately 980 miles (1,577 km) via the most direct interstate route.

Typical Drive

• Route: I-90 W → I-84 W → I-91 S → I-95 S (or I-95 S the whole way via NYC/Philly/DC).
• Time: 14.5–16 hours driving (no stops).
• Realistic trip: 2 days with overnight (e.g., stop in Washington, DC or Fayetteville, NC).

Alternatives

• Fly: BOS → CHS nonstop ~2h 15m (American, Delta, JetBlue, Breeze).
• Train: Amtrak Northeast Regional + Palmetto / Silver Service ~16–18h.

Key Waypoints (I-95 Corridor)

Providence → New Haven → NYC → Philadelphia → Baltimore → DC → Richmond → Fayetteville → Florence → Charleston.