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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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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.
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Start on Palm Boulevard
2128 ft · 53 sec · Palm Boulevard
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Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector
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Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenridge Road
3144 ft · 2 min · Greenridge Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
North Charleston Police Department
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 Isle of Palms and Northwood Estates. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).
#1 Isle of Palms
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.7868400, -79.7948000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwood Estates
Northwood Estates is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9518400, -80.0517500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood Estates (-80.05175, 32.95184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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