Origin
Charleston, SC
Morning in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
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 drive. 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 .
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 drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
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
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
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
+
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Charleston, SC · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Charleston, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yemassee, SC
The final approach into Yemassee, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Destination
Yemassee, SC
Morning in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
29 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
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 Yemassee, SC covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, Ace Basin Parkway, Charleston Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.31 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 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.
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.
The route from Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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