How far is East Gaffney, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from East Gaffney, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.69 mi
03h 37m
Flight
187.73 mi
302.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.73 mi
Kilometers
302.12 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.69 mi
Kilometers
345.51 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in East Gaffney
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Gaffney
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Gaffney
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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From East Gaffney
107.2 mi
01h 48m
To Mount Pleasant
107.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Gaffney and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherokee Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cherokee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto North Limestone Street

    1001 ft · 29 sec · North Limestone Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Frederick Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Frederick Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Gaffney Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pacolet Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2315 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thompson Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pinckney Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitmire Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Watson Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gaffney 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 48%
State Highway 121
42.5 mi · 20%
Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 7%
Union Highway
12.6 mi · 6%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 6%
Watson Street
7.38 mi · 3%
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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 48m from East Gaffney
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from East Gaffney and 107.4 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Gaffney and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 187.73 mi (302.12 km).

East Gaffney

#1 East Gaffney

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Population3,085
Coordinates35.0801300, -81.6328700
Altitude235
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: Cherokee Avenue (-81.632859, 35.080087)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.68 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.05
15.16 gal · 57.36 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.02 $60.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.57 $67.14
Premium $4.78 $36.22 $72.43
Diesel $5.62 $42.63 $85.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Gaffney and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 02:24:27.

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.