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Trip from Red Hill, SC to Charleston, SC

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

100.2 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

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Downtown Red Hill, SC, SC

Red Hill, SC

Denis Tolmachev

Trip Overview

The drive from Red Hill, SC to Charleston, SC covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, North Fraser Street, Highway 701 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.5 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.04 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50.1 miles from Red Hill, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Red Hill, SC to Charleston, SC covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 90 / Highway 90.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (US 378 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 90 / Highway 90

Turn sharp right onto SC 90 / Highway 90

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 378 / 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto US 378 / 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
97.6 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street
4
97.9 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | US 52 Bus / Morrison Drive

Turn left onto US 52 Bus / Morrison Drive

Navigation decision point

6
99.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Turn left onto S-10-107 / Meeting Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 45.5 mi 1h
North Fraser Street 34.9 mi 49m
Highway 701 South 12.4 mi 17m
4th Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
US 501 Business 1.7 mi 2m
East Bay Street 0.8 mi 1m
Meeting Street 0.7 mi 1m
3rd Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 45.5 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dobros Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Dobros Road
2

Turn sharp right onto SC 90

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Highway 90
3

Turn right onto US 501 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 501 Business
4

Turn left onto US 378

0.6 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn straight onto US 378

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Wright Boulevard
6

Turn left onto US 701

1.9 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
7

Continue on US 701

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
8

Continue on US 701

35 mi · 49 min · North Fraser Street
9

Continue on US 17

45 mi · 1 hr · US 17
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 52 Bus

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morrison Drive
12

Turn straight onto East Bay Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Bay Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Calhoun Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Calhoun Street
14

Turn left onto S-10-107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Broad Street

40 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
16

Arrive at destination

Broad Street

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 50.1 miles from Red Hill, SC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m

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 Red Hill, 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 Red Hill, SC

This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Hill, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 45.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.1 mi from Red Hill, SC · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilmington, NC

50 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

Wilmington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilmington, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Red Hill, 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 100.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.04 one way

$32.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $17.47 $34.94
premium $4.78 $18.85 $37.70
diesel $5.64 $22.26 $44.52

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: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.03 $6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Red Hill, SC

Evening in Red Hill on Monday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charleston, SC

Evening in Charleston on Monday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 21m 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 Red Hill, SC to Charleston, SC covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Fraser Street, Highway 701 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Red Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.04 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 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 90 / Highway 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (US 378 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Red Hill, SC to Charleston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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