How far is Charleston, SC from Yemassee, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
65.95 mi
01h 33m
Flight
53.79 mi
86.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.95 mi
Kilometers
106.13 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Charleston
32.9 mi
00h 46m
To Yemassee
33 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto James Island Expressway

    2675 ft · 38 sec · James Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Summerville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wesley Drive

    532 ft · 13 sec · Wesley Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    28.8 mi · 41 min · Savannah Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Charleston Highway

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Frampton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Frampton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Connelly Street

    1013 ft · 24 sec · Connelly Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yemassee Highway

    617 ft · 17 sec · Yemassee Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yemassee Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
28.8 mi · 44%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 26%
Charleston Highway
12.4 mi · 19%
Frampton Road
2.57 mi · 4%
SC 61
1.17 mi · 2%
Calhoun Street
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

28.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
53.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 46m from Charleston
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Charleston and 33 miles from Yemassee.

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

The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottageville, 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 Cottageville.

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Yemassee. Straight-line distance: 53.79 mi (86.56 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.81 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
4.66 gal · 17.62 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.32 $20.64
Premium $4.78 $11.13 $22.27
Diesel $5.62 $13.10 $26.21

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 Charleston and Yemassee. The current time is 03:53:45.

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.