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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Walnut Street
12 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Pamplico Highway
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Turn left onto Hyman Road
4 mi · 10 min · Hyman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Friendfield Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · South Friendfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Myrtle Beach Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Thomas Street
2284 ft · 1 min · East Thomas Street
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Turn left onto South Ron McNair Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Ron McNair Boulevard
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Continue on North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 14 min · North Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue on Longstreet Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway
37.7 mi · 50 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Continue straight
2941 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South
12 mi · 14 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South
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Continue on Rivers Avenue
1231 ft · 16 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 26 East: Charleston
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1994 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Stephen.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Florence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pamplico and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.67 km).
#1 Pamplico
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.9960000, -79.5700600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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