How far is North Charleston, SC from Yemassee, SC?

The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
64.78 mi
01h 29m
Flight
52.13 mi
83.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.78 mi
Kilometers
104.26 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in North Charleston
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleston
2026-04-18T03:55
Arrive Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Cottageville
SC

Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

From North Charleston
32.4 mi
00h 44m
To Yemassee
32.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Yemassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Yemassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Rivers Avenue

    704 ft · 14 sec · Rivers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cosgrove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    25.2 mi · 34 min · Savannah Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Charleston Highway

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Frampton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Frampton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Connelly Street

    1013 ft · 24 sec · Connelly Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yemassee Highway

    617 ft · 17 sec · Yemassee Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yemassee Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Yemassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
25.2 mi · 39%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 26%
Charleston Highway
12.4 mi · 19%
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3.84 mi · 6%
Frampton Road
2.57 mi · 4%
Cosgrove Avenue
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Turn right onto Savannah Highway

25.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 44m from North Charleston
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Yemassee?

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from North Charleston and 32.4 miles from Yemassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Yemassee. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.9 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
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#2 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: North Charleston (-79.97481, 32.85462)
End: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $4.78 $10.94 $21.88
Diesel $5.62 $12.88 $25.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Charleston and Yemassee. The current time is 03:55:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.