How far is Sullivans Island, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Sullivans Island, SC to Charleston, SC is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivans Island and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivans Island and Charleston.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Station 22 1/2 Street
859 ft · 15 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street
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Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard
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Continue on Coleman Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Boulevard
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Continue on West Coleman Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Coleman Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 17 South: Charleston
2568 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street
1435 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morrison Drive
2798 ft · 1 min · Morrison Drive
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Turn straight onto East Bay Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Bay Street
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Turn right onto Calhoun Street
1653 ft · 43 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · 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 Sullivans Island and Charleston.
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.
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
Merge slight right onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
1.95 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivans Island and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sullivans Island to Charleston?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 5 miles from Sullivans Island and 5.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivans Island and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
North Charleston Police Department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivans Island and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 km).
#1 Sullivans Island
Island in the United States of America
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632300, -79.8367500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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