How far is North Charleston, SC from Isle of Palms, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Isle of Palms, SC is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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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 North Charleston and Isle of Palms.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Isle of Palms.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
2647 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Coleman Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coleman Boulevard
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Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard
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Continue on Station 22 1/2 Street
821 ft · 19 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street
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Turn left onto Jasper Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jasper Boulevard
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Continue on Palm Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Palm Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Isle of Palms.
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.
Meeting Street Road
Continue on Meeting Street Road
3.06 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Isle of Palms?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from North Charleston and 7.5 miles from Isle of Palms.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Isle of Palms. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Isle of Palms
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.7868400, -79.7948000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Isle of Palms (-79.7948, 32.78684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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