How far is Forest Acres, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Forest Acres, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Acres and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on North Beltline Boulevard
14 m · 3 sec · North Beltline Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Beltline Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Beltline Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Beltline Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Beltline Boulevard
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Continue on South Beltline Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Beltline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
138 m · 9 sec · Bluff Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1916 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway
1.8 mi · 2 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
94.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Acres and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Merge slight right
94.6 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Forest Acres and 61.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Acres and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.
Denmark
Yemassee
Columbia
Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Acres and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 106.74 mi (171.78 km).
#1 Forest Acres
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 10,615 |
| Coordinates | 34.0193200, -80.9898100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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