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Trip from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

103 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pamplico, SC, SC

Pamplico, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC covers 103 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Walnut Street, North Pamplico Highway, Hyman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.11 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

51.5 miles from Pamplico, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 103 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 103 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 2h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Walnut Street — —
North Pamplico Highway — —
Hyman Road — —
South Friendfield Road — —
East Myrtle Beach Highway — —
North Church Street — —
East Thomas Street — —
South Ron McNair Boulevard — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico, SC and Charleston, SC.

1

Start on North Walnut Street

39 ft · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
2

Continue on North Walnut Street

75 ft · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
3

Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway
4

Turn left onto Hyman Road

4.0 mi · 9 min · Hyman Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Friendfield Road

4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right

5.5 mi · 6 min
7

Turn left onto East Myrtle Beach Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
8

Continue on North Church Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Church Street
9

Turn right onto East Thomas Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Thomas Street
10

Turn left onto South Ron McNair Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard
11

Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

11 mi · 13 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
12

Continue on Longstreet Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Longstreet Street
13

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Main Street
14

Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

38 mi · 49 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
15

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 1 min
16

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 2 min
17

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
18

Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

5.2 mi · 5 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
19

Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
20

Continue on Rivers Avenue

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
21

Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 26 East: Charleston
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 26 East: Charleston
23

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
24

Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
25

Turn right onto Meeting Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
26

Turn left onto Broad Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
27

Arrive at your destination

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 51.5 miles from Pamplico, SC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charleston, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pamplico, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pamplico, SC

This is one driving day of about 103 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Pamplico, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.5 mi from Pamplico, SC · 1h 5m into the drive

town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moncks Corner, SC

52 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

Lake City, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moncks Corner, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Pamplico, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charleston, SC

The final approach into Charleston, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Charleston, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 near mile 103
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.11 one way

$32.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.61 $35.22
premium $4.70 $19.06 $38.13
diesel $5.61 $22.74 $45.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.01 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.42 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pamplico, SC

Morning in Pamplico on Friday

Local time

10:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charleston, SC

Morning in Charleston on Friday

Local time

10:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

9 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

2h 10m 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 Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC covers 103 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Walnut Street, North Pamplico Highway, Hyman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Pamplico, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.11 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.

The drive from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 2h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.

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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