How far is Charleston, SC from Pamplico, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Pamplico, SC is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.06 mi
02h 34m
Flight
86.79 mi
139.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.79 mi
Kilometers
139.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.06 mi
Kilometers
172.29 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Saint Stephen
SC

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

From Charleston
53.6 mi
01h 17m
To Pamplico
53.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Calhoun Street

    689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto King Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · King Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coming Street

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway

    3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Moncks Corner Kingstree

    2516 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    135 m · 8 sec · Rivers Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    37.7 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Ron McNair Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Thomas Street

    2284 ft · 59 sec · West Thomas Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hyman Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    20 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 16%
Septima Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 11%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11 mi · 10%
South Friendfield Road
4.15 mi · 4%
Hyman Road
3.97 mi · 4%
South Ron McNair Boulevard
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Stephen
01h 17m from Charleston
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Charleston and 53.4 miles from Pamplico.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Stephen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Stephen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Stephen.

RAIL

Kingstree

30 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

59 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

90 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Pamplico. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.67 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Pamplico

#2 Pamplico

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

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.78 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.62 $21.26 $42.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Pamplico. The current time is 04:59:54.

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.