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Distance from James Island to Beaufort

Driving Distance
74.5 mi 120 km
Flying Distance
46.8 mi 75.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from James Island, South Carolina to Beaufort, South Carolina is 74.5 mi (120 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 46.8 mi (75.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 35 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 46 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

James Island
Place James Island
State/Province South Carolina
Country US
Latitude 32.727407
Longitude -79.948268
GPS 32.727407° N, 79.948268° W
Local Time 8:31 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Beaufort
Place Beaufort
State/Province South Carolina
Country US
Latitude 32.431581
Longitude -80.669829
GPS 32.431581° N, 80.669829° W
Local Time 8:31 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from James Island, South Carolina to Beaufort, South Carolina covers 74.5 mi (120 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (72.5-88.3 miles / 117-142 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 46 mph (74 km/h).

Available Routes

US-17 S
74.5 mi 1 hour 35 minutes
Shortest
SC-61 N and US-17 S
88.3 mi 1 hour 51 minutes
US-17 S and US-21
72.5 mi 1 hour 30 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.