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

The driving distance from Pamplico, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
101.2 mi
01h 59m
Flight
82.24 mi
132.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.24 mi
Kilometers
132.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.2 mi
Kilometers
162.86 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Pamplico
Fri, Apr 17, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pamplico
2026-04-17T04:18
Arrive North Charleston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Lane
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Pamplico
49.8 mi
00h 59m
To North Charleston
51.4 mi
00h 59m

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
89°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 North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico and North 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

    Continue on Rivers Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · Rivers Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Williamsburg County Highway
40.5 mi · 40%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
17.2 mi · 17%
North Williamsburg County Highway
11.1 mi · 11%
Rivers Avenue
8.24 mi · 8%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lane
00h 59m from Pamplico
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pamplico and Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Pamplico and 51.4 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lane

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

17 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

73 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

76 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

106 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pamplico and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 82.24 mi (132.36 km).

Pamplico

#1 Pamplico

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

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

#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Walnut Street (-79.570002, 33.996028)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 North Charleston. The current time is 04:18:31.

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.