How far is Northwood Estates, SC from Isle of Palms, SC?
The driving distance from Northwood Estates, SC to Isle of Palms, SC is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Northwood Estates and Isle of Palms.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood Estates and Isle of Palms.
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Start on Greenridge Road
3022 ft · 1 min · Greenridge Road
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Turn right onto Goose Creek Boulevard South
47 m · 2 sec · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Georgetown
2486 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hungryneck
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard
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Turn right onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector
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Turn right onto Palm Boulevard
2128 ft · 51 sec · 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 Northwood Estates 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.
Mark Clark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Northwood Estates and 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 Northwood Estates to Isle of Palms?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Northwood Estates and 13.4 miles from Isle of Palms.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northwood Estates and Sunny near Isle of Palms.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood Estates and Isle of Palms. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).
#1 Northwood Estates
Northwood Estates is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9518400, -80.0517500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: Palm Boulevard (-79.793772, 32.785414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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