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

The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
175.43 mi
02h 50m
Flight
131.53 mi
211.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.53 mi
Kilometers
211.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.43 mi
Kilometers
282.32 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Cheraw
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheraw
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheraw
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
Manning
SC

City in South Carolina, USA

From Cheraw
87.5 mi
01h 25m
To Mount Pleasant
88 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Cheraw and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    2069 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cash Boulevard

    2777 ft · 36 sec · Cash Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Cash Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Cash Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheraw 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lucas Street
80 mi · 46%
I 26 East
42.6 mi · 24%
North Governor Williams Highway
19.8 mi · 11%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Cash Road
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Lucas Street

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manning
01h 25m from Cheraw
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheraw 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 Cheraw to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Cheraw and 88 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manning

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

70 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

72 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

84 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 131.53 mi (211.68 km).

Cheraw

#1 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
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: US 1 (-79.883463, 34.697626)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.43 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.04
12.38 gal · 46.86 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.52 $49.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.78 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.62 $34.81 $69.63

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 Cheraw and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 03:21:06.

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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.