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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.48 mi
02h 24m
Flight
82.24 mi
132.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.24 mi
Kilometers
132.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.48 mi
Kilometers
160.09 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Pamplico
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North 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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From North Charleston
49.8 mi
01h 12m
To Pamplico
49.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard North

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Goose Creek Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    37.7 mi · 50 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Ron McNair Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Thomas Street

    2284 ft · 59 sec · West Thomas Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hyman Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    20 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goose Creek Boulevard North
17.1 mi · 17%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11 mi · 11%
Rivers Avenue
8.21 mi · 8%
South Friendfield Road
4.15 mi · 4%
Hyman Road
3.97 mi · 4%
South Ron McNair Boulevard
2.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
01h 12m from North Charleston
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Pamplico. Straight-line distance: 82.24 mi (132.36 km).

North Charleston

#1 North Charleston

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

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Pamplico

#2 Pamplico

City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Pamplico. The current time is 05:01:48.

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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.