Origin
Hardeeville, SC
Late night in Hardeeville on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hardeeville, SC to Ricetown, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hardeeville, SC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
The drive from Hardeeville, SC to Ricetown, SC covers 19.1 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Whyte Hardee Boulevard, Nuna Rock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Whyte Hardee Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 14 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Whyte Hardee Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 278 / Independence Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 278 / Independence Boulevard
Turn right onto US 278 / Independence Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 North: Florence
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: Ridgeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 17 South: Ridgeland
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Nuna Rock Road
Turn right onto Nuna Rock Road
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14 mi | 14m |
| Whyte Hardee Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Nuna Rock Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Jacob Smart Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Independence Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Taylor Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardeeville, SC and Ricetown, SC.
1
Start on SC 46
122 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 17
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Independence Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 17 South: Ridgeland
7
Turn right onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Jacob Smart Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Nuna Rock Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Nuna Rock Road
9
Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Taylor Mill Road
10
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ricetown, SC
Late night in Ricetown on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
36 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
25m 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 Hardeeville, SC to Ricetown, SC covers 19.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Whyte Hardee Boulevard, Nuna Rock Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Hardeeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.99 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 is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 278 / Independence Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Hardeeville, SC to Ricetown, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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