Origin
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
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 turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 64.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from North Charleston, SC · 46m into the drive
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.
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
$10.11 one way
$20.21 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way.
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
Morning in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 32.4 miles from North Charleston, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.11 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 1h 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from North 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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