How far is North Charleston, SC from Pamplico, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Pamplico, SC is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Pamplico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Pamplico.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
8.2 mi · 13 min · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
37.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Longstreet Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street
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Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway
11 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue on South Ron McNair Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Thomas Street
2284 ft · 59 sec · West Thomas Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Church Street
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Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Friendfield Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road
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Turn right onto Hyman Road
4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pamplico Highway
2 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
20 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Pamplico.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Pamplico?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from North Charleston and 49.6 miles from Pamplico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pamplico.
Stop Ideas Near Lane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lane.
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Pamplico. Straight-line distance: 82.24 mi (132.36 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 Pamplico
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.9960000, -79.5700600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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