Charleston Commute Data

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You 4/24/26, 6:55 PM
What's the average commute time in Charleston?
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On average, it takes 20.8 minutes to get to work in Charleston.

The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 16.6% work from home.

Commute mode distribution

    How does Charleston's commute compare?

    Metric Charleston South Carolina US Average
    Avg. Commute Time 20.8 min 22.2 min 22.5 min
    Work From Home 16.6% 10.0% 13.4%
    Walked 4.6% 1.7% 2.4%
    Public Transit 1.1% 0.4% 3.5%

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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