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

The driving distance from Arcadia, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
208.66 mi
03h 13m
Flight
193.02 mi
310.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.02 mi
Kilometers
310.63 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.66 mi
Kilometers
335.81 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-15T03:03
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Arcadia
103.8 mi
01h 36m
To Mount Pleasant
104.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hayne Street

    1702 ft · 50 sec · Hayne Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Blackstock Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Blackstock Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    1859 ft · 39 sec · W O Ezell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 49%
I 26 East
87 mi · 42%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 6%
West Blackstock Road
1.46 mi · 1%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
193 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 36m from Arcadia
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcadia 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 Arcadia to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Arcadia and 104.8 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gaston, 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 Gaston.

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 193.02 mi (310.63 km).

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#1 Arcadia

Arcadia is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9581800, -81.9906600
Altitude242
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: Hayne Street (-81.990627, 34.958134)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.87 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.31
14.72 gal · 55.74 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.15 $58.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.60 $65.19
Premium $4.78 $35.17 $70.33
Diesel $5.62 $41.39 $82.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 03:03:44.

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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.