How far is Isle of Palms, SC from Northwood Estates, SC?

The driving distance from Isle of Palms, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.85 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.77 mi
30.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.85 mi
Kilometers
36.78 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Isle of Palms
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isle of Palms
2026-04-18T09:39
Arrive Northwood Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Isle of Palms
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
North Charleston
SC

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

From Isle of Palms
11.4 mi
00h 17m
To Northwood Estates
11.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Palms and Northwood Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms and Northwood Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Boulevard

    2128 ft · 53 sec · Palm Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greenridge Road

    3144 ft · 2 min · Greenridge Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Palms and Northwood Estates.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mark Clark Expressway
11 mi · 48%
Rivers Avenue
4.9 mi · 21%
Isle of Palms Connector
3.63 mi · 16%
Hungry Neck Boulevard
2.13 mi · 9%
Greenridge Road
0.6 mi · 3%
Palm Boulevard
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mark Clark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

11 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleston
00h 17m from Isle of Palms
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Isle of Palms and Sunny near Northwood Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Isle of Palms to Northwood Estates?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.4 miles from Isle of Palms and 11.4 miles from Northwood Estates.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Isle of Palms and Sunny near Northwood Estates.

Stop Ideas Near North Charleston

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 North Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 6.3 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
The City of Goose Creek
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

The City of Goose Creek

Goose Creek , SC
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 5.5 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 6.5 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 North Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

3 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

84 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

91 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isle of Palms and Northwood Estates. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).

Isle of Palms

#1 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northwood Estates

Northwood Estates is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.9518400, -80.0517500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Isle of Palms (-79.7948, 32.78684)
End: Northwood Estates (-80.05175, 32.95184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.78 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.62 $4.56 $9.11

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 Isle of Palms and Northwood Estates. The current time is 09:39:01.

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.