How far is Charleston, SC from Shell Point, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Shell Point, SC is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Shell Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Shell Point.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street
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Turn straight onto James Island Expressway
2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wesley Drive
532 ft · 13 sec · Wesley Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bayou Road
35 m · 10 sec · Bayou Road
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Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
874 ft · 39 sec · State Road S-10-20
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Turn slight left onto Woodbridge Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Woodbridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Shell Point.
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.
Savannah Highway
Turn right onto Savannah Highway
8.09 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Shell Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Shell Point?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Charleston and 6.4 miles from Shell Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.61 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Shell Point.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Shell Point. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.5 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shell Point
Shell Point is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7890700, -80.1067600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shell Point (-80.10676, 32.78907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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