Origin
Saint Andrews, SC
Afternoon in Saint Andrews on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Andrews, SC to Ravenel, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Ravenel, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Ravenel, SC covers 17.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, State Highway 165, SC 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 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 16.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 / Savannah Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Andrews, SC to Ravenel, SC is easy. At 27m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 17 / Savannah Highway
Depart onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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SC 165 / State Highway 165
Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
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~26m in
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SC 165
At end of road, turn right onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
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~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 16.1 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 165 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| SC 165 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 16.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews, SC and Ravenel, SC.
1
Start on US 17
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto SC 165
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 165
3
At end of road, turn right onto SC 165
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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SC 165
4
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Ravenel, SC
Afternoon in Ravenel on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
29 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
27m 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 Saint Andrews, SC to Ravenel, SC covers 17.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, State Highway 165, SC 165. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Saint Andrews, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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 Saint Andrews, SC to Ravenel, SC is easy. At 27m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Andrews, SC to Ravenel, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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