How far is Pamplico, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Pamplico, SC to Charleston, SC is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.02 mi
02h 10m
Flight
86.79 mi
139.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.79 mi
Kilometers
139.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.02 mi
Kilometers
165.79 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Pamplico
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pamplico
2026-04-17T04:17
Arrive Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pamplico
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
Saint Stephen
SC

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

From Pamplico
53.4 mi
01h 05m
To Charleston
49.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Walnut Street

    12 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hyman Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Friendfield Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Thomas Street

    2284 ft · 1 min · East Thomas Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Ron McNair Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Longstreet Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2941 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  20. 20

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
40.5 mi · 39%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17.2 mi · 17%
I 26 East
13.2 mi · 13%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 11%
South Friendfield Road
4.15 mi · 4%
Hyman Road
3.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Williamsburg County Highway

Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Stephen
01h 05m from Pamplico
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pamplico and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pamplico to Charleston?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Saint Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Pamplico and 49.6 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pamplico and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Stephen

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

30 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

59 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

90 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

114 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pamplico and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.67 km).

Pamplico

#1 Pamplico

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

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Walnut Street (-79.570002, 33.996028)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pamplico and Charleston. The current time is 04:17:06.

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.