How far is Yemassee, SC from North Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Yemassee, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yemassee and North Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yemassee and North Charleston.
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Start on Yemassee Highway
798 ft · 28 sec · Yemassee Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Connelly Street
1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
12.4 mi · 16 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
25.2 mi · 34 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Continue on Cosgrove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Cosgrove Avenue
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
704 ft · 12 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yemassee and North 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
25.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yemassee and Sunny near North Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yemassee to North Charleston?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Cottageville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Yemassee and 27.6 miles from North Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yemassee and Sunny near North Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Cottageville
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 Cottageville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yemassee and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.9 km).
#1 Yemassee
Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 32.6901800, -80.8506600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
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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