How far is Gadsden, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Gadsden, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Bluff Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Bluff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McCords Ferry Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · McCords Ferry Road
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Continue on Harry C Raysor Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harry C Raysor Drive
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Continue on Saint Matthews Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Saint Matthews Road
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Continue on Saint Matthews Road
1652 ft · 27 sec · Saint Matthews Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
65.4 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Gadsden 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 left
65.4 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain leaving Gadsden and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Gadsden and 48.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain around Gadsden and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 89.44 mi (143.94 km).
#1 Gadsden
Gadsden is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8457100, -80.7659200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.63 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $21.14 | $42.29 |
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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