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

The driving distance from Beaufort, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.35 mi
01h 32m
Flight
53.24 mi
85.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.24 mi
Kilometers
85.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.26 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cottageville
SC

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

From Beaufort
37.7 mi
00h 46m
To Mount Pleasant
37.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Port Republic Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Port Republic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 49 sec · Carteret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

    1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown

    2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown

  9. 9

    Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island

    2647 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Coleman Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coleman Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trask Parkway
65.1 mi · 86%
Boundary Street
3.05 mi · 4%
US 17 North
2.64 mi · 4%
West Coleman Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3%
Septima Clark Expressway
0.58 mi · 1%
Carteret Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottageville
00h 46m from Beaufort
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaufort and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 37.7 miles from Beaufort and 37.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottageville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

44 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

46 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

75 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 53.24 mi (85.68 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
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: Port Republic Street (-80.669826, 32.431679)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.78 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.62 $14.96 $29.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaufort and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 01:16:22.

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.