How long would it take to travel from England to the colonies in the early 1700s?

Question

I am working on a history project for school and cannot seem to find information on the length of a journey on a ship from England to the Charleston area of South Carolina in the early 1700s (1730-1740). Additionally, would the upper class travelers face different conditions from the middle class?

Answer 1

I believe that the average crossing from England took 6-8 weeks, depending on the weather. Upper class passengers would have their own sleeping quarters, whereas those who could not afford such luxuries either crowded into steerage or slept on deck.