Origin
Saint Andrews, SC
Afternoon in Saint Andrews on Saturday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
3.6 mi
6 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Andrews, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Charleston, SC covers 3.6 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, Lockwood Drive, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Lockwood Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 1.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews, SC and Charleston, SC.
1
Start on US 17
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Highway
2
Take the exit
441 ft
·
12 sec
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
4
Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockwood Drive
5
Continue on Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster around mile 1.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.56 one way
$1.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.62 | $1.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.32 | $0.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Charleston, SC
Afternoon in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
25 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
8m 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?
3.6 mi in 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 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 1.7 miles in.
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 8m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 3.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.7 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie 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 Charleston, 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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