Origin
Yemassee, SC
Morning in Yemassee on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yemassee, SC to North Charleston, 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
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
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.
Yemassee, SC
Connor Scott McManus
North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
Yemassee to North Charleston is 64.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Savannah Highway, Ace Basin Parkway, and Trask Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.9 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 (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a 51% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a good mix of faster travel and slower, more varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 25.2 miles on Savannah Highway, which should provide a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, moving from the parkways of the Ace Basin area to the more urban approaches as you near North Charleston.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SC 68 / Connelly Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yemassee, SC to North Charleston, SC is easy. At 1h 29m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 68 / Connelly Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 17 Alt; US 21): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 17; US 21 / Trask Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 68 / Connelly Street
Turn sharp left onto SC 68 / Connelly Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 17 Alt; US 21
Turn right onto US 17 Alt; US 21
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 17; US 21 / Trask Parkway
Merge onto US 17; US 21 / Trask Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Turn right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 25.2 mi | 34m |
| Ace Basin Parkway | 17.1 mi | 22m |
| Trask Parkway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Sam Rittenberg Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 17 Alt | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Cosgrove Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Connelly Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Yemassee Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yemassee, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on Yemassee Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Yemassee Highway
2
Turn sharp left onto SC 68
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Connelly Street
3
Turn right onto US 17 Alt; US 21
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 17 Alt; US 21
4
Merge onto US 17; US 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Trask Parkway
5
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
6
Continue on US 17
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Savannah Highway
7
Turn left onto SC 7
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
8
Continue on SC 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cosgrove Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 78
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Yemassee, SC · 43m 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 Yemassee, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Charleston, SC
The final approach into North Charleston, 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
$10.15 one way
$20.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $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
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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 cooler 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 Yemassee, SC to North Charleston, SC covers 64.9 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, Trask Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Yemassee, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.15 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 Yemassee, SC to North Charleston, SC is easy. At 1h 29m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 68 / Connelly Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 17 Alt; US 21): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 17; US 21 / Trask Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Yemassee, SC to North 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 and Reconstruction Era 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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