Origin
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Charleston, SC to Sullivans Island, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
North Charleston, SC to Sullivans Island, SC is 12.1 miles and takes about 20m via Meeting Street Road, Ben Sawyer Boulevard, and West Coleman Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a short excursion or a simple transfer between locations. You won't be spending much time on highways, making it a relaxed ride.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Ben Sawyer Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Coleman Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 17 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Carner Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Station 22 1/2 Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meeting Street Road
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston, SC and Sullivans Island, SC.
1
Start on US 52; US 78
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Carner Avenue
3
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Meeting Street Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
5
Merge onto US 17
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on SC 703
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Coleman Boulevard
8
Continue on SC 703
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
9
Continue on SC 703
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Station 22 1/2 Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn right
36 ft
·
2 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 52 / Carner Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52 / Carner Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
Navigation decision point
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Isl...
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sullivans Island, SC
Morning in Sullivans Island on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 17% on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 3.1 miles along Meeting Street Road. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from the highway portion to the surface streets.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Meeting Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 52 / Carner Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.1 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 52 / Carner Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in North Charleston, SC
Full guide →North Charleston is in the Greater Charleston area. It is the third largest city in South Carolina with a lot of muscle in terms of commerce and consumerism.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Meeting Street Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 52 / Carner Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sullivans Island, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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