Origin
North Charleston, SC
Afternoon in North Charleston on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North 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 29m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Yemassee, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 25.2 mi | 34m |
| Ace Basin Parkway | 17.1 mi | 22m |
| Charleston Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Sam Rittenberg Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Frampton Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cosgrove Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 17 Alt | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Connelly Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Yemassee, SC.
1
Start on US 52; US 78
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
2
Turn left onto SC 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cosgrove Avenue
3
Continue on SC 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 7
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 17
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
7
Continue on US 17
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Charleston Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto US 17 Alt; US 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 Alt; US 21
9
Turn straight onto US 17 Alternate; US 21
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Frampton Road
10
Turn left onto SC 68
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Connelly Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Yemassee Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
12
Arrive at destination
Yemassee Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 32.4 miles from North 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 17 Alt; US 21
Turn sharp right onto US 17 Alt; US 21
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
SC 68 / Connelly Street
Turn left onto SC 68 / Connelly Street
Navigation decision point
6
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Yemassee Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Yemassee Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 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 | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
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
Afternoon in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
3 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
64.8 mi in 1h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m 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 60.7 miles (US 17 Alt; US 21): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 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: 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 60.7 miles (US 17 Alt; US 21): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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