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Trip from Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Yemassee, SC, SC

Yemassee, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Savannah Highway, Ace Basin Parkway, Charleston Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.31 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.

Midpoint

33 miles from Charleston, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Savannah Highway 28.8 mi 41m
Ace Basin Parkway 17.1 mi 22m
Charleston Highway 12.4 mi 16m
Frampton Road 2.6 mi 3m
US 17 Alt 1.3 mi 1m
SC 61 1.2 mi 2m
Calhoun Street 1 mi 1m
Meeting Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Savannah Highway — 28.8 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, SC and Yemassee, 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

29 mi · 41 min · Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 17

17 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
9

Continue on US 17

12 mi · 16 min · Charleston Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Turn sharp right onto US 17 Alt; US 21

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 17 Alt; US 21
11

Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate; US 21

2.6 mi · 3 min · Frampton Road
12

Turn left onto SC 68

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Connelly Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto Yemassee Highway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Yemassee Highway
14

Arrive at destination

Yemassee Highway

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 33 miles from Charleston, SC, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 14 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yemassee, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Charleston, SC

This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Charleston, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Savannah Highway for about 28.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ravenel, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ravenel, SC

33 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

North Charleston, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ravenel, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, South Carolina

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.7

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18433438937

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, South Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18436090455

Visit website

The Black Door Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, South Carolina

0.1 mi

Highfalutin Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, South Carolina

0.4 mi

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.7

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18433438937

Visit website

Second State Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18436090455

Visit website

The Black Door Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18435772400

Visit website

Highfalutin Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.7

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+18435017859

Visit website

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Bad Bunnies Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18434147777

Visit website

Second State Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 4.7

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Sightsee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+18432126538

Visit website

The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18436373410

Visit website

Time Traveler Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18435017924

Visit website

Charleston Sole Walking Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18433648272

Visit website

Gullah Tours

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Charleston, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+18437637551

Visit website

Adventure Harbour Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.7

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18434429455

Visit website

Shem Creek Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18438844440

Visit website

James Island County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 4.7

Charleston, South Carolina

+18434066990

Visit website

On Purpose Adventures

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18548889893

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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.
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
65.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Yemassee Highway

At end of road, turn right onto Yemassee Highway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.31 one way

$20.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.27 $22.54
premium $4.70 $12.20 $24.39
diesel $5.61 $14.55 $29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Charleston, SC

Afternoon in Charleston on Saturday

Local time

3:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 3 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Yemassee, SC

Afternoon in Yemassee on Saturday

Local time

3:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 1 to 7 mph 0% chance 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

7 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

1h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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
View on nps.gov
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 54.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

65.9 mi in 1h 33m — 30% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Savannah Highway.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on Savannah Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 5/10

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 65.9 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on Savannah Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yemassee, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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