Origin
Ravenel, SC
Morning in Ravenel on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ravenel, SC to North Charleston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravenel, SC
Just a Couple Photos
North Charleston, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Ravenel to North Charleston, this 20.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an economical route that requires zero overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via Savannah Highway, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, and Cosgrove Avenue to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within South Carolina, you will remain in the same region throughout the entire duration of your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Sam Rittenberg Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cosgrove Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 165 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| SC 165 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rivers Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 13.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenel, SC and North Charleston, SC.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SC 165
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SC 165
3
Turn left onto SC 165
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 165
4
Turn right onto US 17
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Savannah Highway
5
Turn left onto SC 7
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
6
Continue on SC 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cosgrove Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 52; US 78
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 78
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 165
Turn left onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SC 165 / State Highway 165
Turn left onto SC 165 / State Highway 165
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Turn right onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Navigation decision point
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 7 / Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Turn right onto US 52; US 78 / Rivers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Charleston, SC
Morning in North Charleston on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this path. Only 6% of your journey takes place on highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 13.2 miles along Savannah Highway, providing the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and eventually Cosgrove Avenue, the road environment shifts to reflect the busier, more developed character of the North Charleston area. Stay alert for frequent intersections and directional changes as you maneuver through these local corridors.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 165.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 32m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Savannah Highway. 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 0.1 miles (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 165 / State Highway 165): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 North Charleston, 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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