How far is Ricetown, SC from Ridgeland, SC?

The driving distance from Ricetown, SC to Ridgeland, SC is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.97 mi
00h 04m
Flight
2.63 mi
4.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.63 mi
Kilometers
4.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.97 mi
Kilometers
4.78 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Ricetown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ricetown
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ricetown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Laurel Bay
SC

Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina

From Ricetown
1.5 mi
00h 02m
To Ridgeland
1.5 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ricetown and Ridgeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ricetown and Ridgeland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    609 ft · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road

    571 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Mill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nuna Rock Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Nuna Rock Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Jacob Smart Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jacob Smart Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ricetown and Ridgeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nuna Rock Road
1.55 mi · 52%
North Jacob Smart Boulevard
1.19 mi · 40%
Taylor Mill Road
0.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nuna Rock Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Nuna Rock Road

1.55 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel Bay
00h 02m from Ricetown
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Ricetown and Sunny near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ricetown to Ridgeland?

The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laurel Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Ricetown and 1.5 miles from Ridgeland.

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

The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Ricetown and Sunny near Ridgeland.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel Bay

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 Laurel Bay and the surrounding midpoint area.
Wilson for City Council
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

Wilson for City Council

Laurel Bay
Political party office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Ridgeland Town Hall

Ridgeland , SC
1 Town Square, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Rating 1.1/5 7 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Pinckney Hall

Bluffton , SC
114 Sun City Ln, Bluffton, SC 29909
Ballroom

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel Bay.

RAIL

Yemassee

27 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Savannah

53 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

87 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ricetown and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ricetown

Ricetown is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5171300, -80.9667700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Ridgeland

#2 Ridgeland

Town in South Carolina

Population3,868
Coordinates32.4807400, -80.9803900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.967006, 32.517228)
End: North Jacob Smart Boulevard (-80.980328, 32.48072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.4 L · about $0.44
Round trip
$0.87
0.22 gal · 0.8 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.44 $0.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.49 $0.97
Premium $4.78 $0.53 $1.05
Diesel $5.62 $0.62 $1.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ricetown and Ridgeland. The current time is 05:14:33.

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.