How far is Ridgeland, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Ridgeland, SC to Charleston, SC is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeland and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and Charleston.
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Start on North Jacob Smart Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Charleston, Beaufort
2051 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
653 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Trask Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway
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Take the exit slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
570 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockwood Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland and Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Charleston?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Ridgeland and 37.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Walterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walterboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 64.4 mi (103.64 km).
#1 Ridgeland
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 3,868 |
| Coordinates | 32.4807400, -80.9803900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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