Origin
Charleston, SC
Evening in Charleston on Thursday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, SC to Shell Point, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shell Point, SC
Marc Puddy
Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, SC to Shell Point, SC covers 12.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, SC 61, Calhoun Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near S-10-107 / Meeting Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (SC 61): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Wesley Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SC 61
Take the exit onto SC 61 toward SC 61: Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward SC 61: Summerville
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Wesley Drive
Turn left onto Wesley Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Bayou Road
Turn right onto Bayou Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Charleston, SC to Shell Point, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Folly Beach along the way.
Folly Beach
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
|
via James Island Expressway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| SC 61 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Calhoun Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meeting Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| James Island Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Road S-10-20 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wesley Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 8.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Shell Point, 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 left onto Calhoun Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn straight onto James Island Expressway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
James Island Expressway
Toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
5
Take the exit onto SC 61
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SC 61
Exit 1
Toward SC 61: Summerville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Wesley Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Wesley Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto US 17
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Main Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
9
Turn right onto Bayou Road
114 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bayou Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Road S-10-20
11
Turn slight left onto Woodbridge Drive
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Woodbridge Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Woodbridge Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Shell Point, SC
Evening in Shell Point on Thursday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Shell Point, SC covers 12.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, SC 61, Calhoun Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $1.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (S-10-107 / Meeting Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (SC 61): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Wesley Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Charleston, SC to Shell Point, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Folly Beach along the way.
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