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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ricetown and Ridgeland.
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Start on the route
609 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road
571 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nuna Rock Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Nuna Rock Road
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Turn right onto North Jacob Smart Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wilson for City Council
Ridgeland Town Hall
Pinckney Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel Bay.
Yemassee
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Charleston, South Carolina
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ricetown and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.24 km).
#1 Ricetown
Ricetown is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5171300, -80.9667700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgeland
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 3,868 |
| Coordinates | 32.4807400, -80.9803900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Jacob Smart Boulevard (-80.980328, 32.48072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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