How far is Anderson, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.38 mi
03h 42m
Flight
199.12 mi
320.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.12 mi
Kilometers
320.45 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.38 mi
Kilometers
386.85 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-22T14:08
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 22, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson
115.3 mi
01h 51m
To Mount Pleasant
125.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East River Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  9. 9

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  12. 12

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 43%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 33%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 5%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
199.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 51m from Anderson
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Anderson and 125.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springdale.

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.45 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

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

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.11 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
16.96 gal · 64.22 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.56 $75.12
Premium $4.78 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $5.62 $47.69 $95.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 14:08:13.

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.