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Trip from Charleston, SC to Awendaw, SC

Drive Time

43m

Distance

28.8 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Awendaw, SC, SC

Awendaw, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Charleston, SC to Awendaw, SC covers 28.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.4 miles from Charleston, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 43m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.5 miles on US 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East Bay Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Calhoun Street

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | East Bay Street

Turn left onto East Bay Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 17 North

Navigation decision point

Toward US 17 North
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

Merge onto US 17 / Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 17.5 mi 23m
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard 6.6 mi 11m
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge 2.3 mi 3m
East Bay Street 0.8 mi 1m
Meeting Street 0.7 mi 1m
Calhoun Street 0.3 mi <1m
Broad Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 17.5 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Awendaw, SC.

1

Start on Broad Street

40 ft · 5 sec · Broad Street
2

Turn right onto S-10-107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Calhoun Street
4

Turn left onto East Bay Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Bay Street
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 17 North
6

Merge onto US 17

2.3 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 17

6.6 mi · 11 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 17

18 mi · 23 min · US 17
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

US 17

Trip Plan

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 14.4 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.5 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 28.8 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.4 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Awendaw, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC

This is one driving day of about 28.8 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 17.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.4 mi from Charleston, SC · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilmington, NC

14 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

Wilmington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilmington, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Awendaw, SC

The final approach into Awendaw, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Awendaw, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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 5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.61 one way

$9.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.02 $10.04
premium $4.78 $5.42 $10.84
diesel $5.64 $6.40 $12.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Charleston, SC

Afternoon in Charleston on Monday

Local time

3:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Awendaw, SC

Afternoon in Awendaw on Monday

Local time

3:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Charleston, SC to Awendaw, SC covers 28.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East Bay Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Charleston, SC to Awendaw, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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