How far is Saint Andrews, SC from Isle of Palms, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Andrews, SC to Isle of Palms, SC is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
15.51 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.06 mi
17.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.06 mi
Kilometers
17.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.51 mi
Kilometers
24.96 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Isle of Palms
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Andrews
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Andrews
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive Isle of Palms
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Andrews
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
Mount Pleasant
SC

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

From Saint Andrews
7.2 mi
00h 12m
To Isle of Palms
8.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Andrews and Isle of Palms.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Andrews and Isle of Palms.

  1. 1

    Start on Savannah Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Cannon Street

    875 ft · 23 sec · Cannon Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

    1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Crosstown

    2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown

  5. 5

    Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  6. 6

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island

    2647 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Coleman Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coleman Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Station 22 1/2 Street

    821 ft · 19 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jasper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jasper Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Palm Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Palm Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Andrews and Isle of Palms.

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
2.64 mi · 17%
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2.57 mi · 17%
West Coleman Boulevard
2.25 mi · 14%
Savannah Highway
1.9 mi · 12%
Jasper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 10%
Palm Boulevard
1.34 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US 17 North

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

2.64 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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 12m from Saint Andrews
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Andrews and Sunny near Isle of Palms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Andrews to Isle of Palms?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Saint Andrews and 8.3 miles from Isle of Palms.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Andrews and Sunny near Isle of Palms.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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 Mount Pleasant and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 2.8 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 9.2 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 9.3 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 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 Mount Pleasant.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

16 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

93 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Andrews and Isle of Palms. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).

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#1 Saint Andrews

Saint Andrews is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7818400, -79.9850900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Isle of Palms

#2 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 (-79.985077, 32.781892)
End: Palm Boulevard (-79.793772, 32.785414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.78 $2.63 $5.26
Diesel $5.62 $3.09 $6.19

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 Saint Andrews and Isle of Palms. The current time is 05:22:28.

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.