How far is North Charleston, SC from Ridgeville, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Ridgeville, SC is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Ridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Ridgeville.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 27: Ridgeville, Saint George
1445 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Old Gilliard Road
75 m · 4 sec · Old Gilliard Road
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Continue on Ridgeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Turn left
2591 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road
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Continue on Church Street
2539 ft · 53 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Ridgeville.
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.
I 26 West
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Ridgeville?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Lincolnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from North Charleston and 16.2 miles from Ridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
The City of Goose Creek
North Charleston Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnville.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 25.83 mi (41.57 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 Ridgeville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 33.0957200, -80.3153700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeville (-80.31537, 33.09572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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