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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.7 mi
01h 32m
Flight
55.97 mi
90.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.97 mi
Kilometers
90.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.7 mi
Kilometers
102.51 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Santee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ravenel
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravenel
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive South Santee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravenel
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
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Ravenel
31.8 mi
00h 46m
To South Santee
31.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 165

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 165

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    18 mi · 29 min · Savannah Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cannon Street

    875 ft · 23 sec · Cannon Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

    1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Crosstown

    2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown

  8. 8

    Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    59 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravenel and South Santee.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
42.8 mi · 67%
Savannah Highway
18 mi · 28%
State Highway 165
0.94 mi · 1%
Septima Clark Expressway
0.58 mi · 1%
Crosstown
0.54 mi · 1%
Septima P. Clark Parkway
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

Continue straight

33 mi · 00h 41m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
00h 46m from Ravenel
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravenel and South Santee. Straight-line distance: 55.97 mi (90.07 km).

Ravenel

#1 Ravenel

Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,768
Coordinates32.7632300, -80.2501000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Santee

South Santee is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1735000, -79.4175600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ravenel (-80.2501, 32.76323)
End: South Santee (-79.41756, 33.1735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravenel and South Santee. The current time is 06:28:52.

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.