How far is Ravenel, SC from South Santee, SC?
The driving distance from Ravenel, SC to South Santee, SC is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ravenel and South Santee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel and South Santee.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1717 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 165
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 165
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
18 mi · 29 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Cannon Street
875 ft · 23 sec · Cannon Street
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Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
33 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
59 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravenel and South Santee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 17 North
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33 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ravenel and Sunny near South Santee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ravenel to South Santee?
The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Ravenel and 31.9 miles from South Santee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ravenel and Sunny near South Santee.
Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ravenel and South Santee. Straight-line distance: 55.97 mi (90.07 km).
#1 Ravenel
Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,768 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632300, -80.2501000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Santee
South Santee is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1735000, -79.4175600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Santee (-79.41756, 33.1735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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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