How far is Awendaw, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Awendaw, SC to Charleston, SC is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.79 mi
41.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.79 mi
Kilometers
41.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.64 mi
Kilometers
47.7 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Awendaw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Awendaw
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Awendaw
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Awendaw
14.8 mi
00h 21m
To Charleston
14.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Awendaw and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Awendaw and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    998 ft · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street

    1435 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Morrison Drive

    2798 ft · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Bay Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Bay Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Calhoun Street

    1653 ft · 43 sec · Calhoun Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Awendaw and Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morrison Drive
0.8 mi · 3%
East Bay Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Meeting Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Calhoun Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

26.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
00h 21m from Awendaw
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Awendaw and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Awendaw to Charleston?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Awendaw and 14.9 miles from Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Awendaw and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Awendaw and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 25.79 mi (41.51 km).

Awendaw

#1 Awendaw

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 (-79.613135, 33.037722)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.16 $8.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.65 $9.30
Premium $4.78 $5.02 $10.03
Diesel $5.62 $5.91 $11.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Awendaw and Charleston. The current time is 08:06:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.