Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Charleston, SC
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Shell Point, SC
Marc Puddy
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Shell Point, SC covers 11.6 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Cosgrove Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m 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: at 2.9 miles (SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Bayou Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Sam Rittenberg Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Cosgrove Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Road S-10-20 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodbridge Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bayou Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Shell Point, SC.
Start on US 52; US 78
Turn left onto SC 7
Continue on SC 7
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 7
Turn right onto US 17
Turn left onto Main Road
Turn right onto Bayou Road
Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
Turn slight left onto Woodbridge Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in North Charleston on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Shell Point on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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