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

The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
108.68 mi
01h 44m
Flight
100.54 mi
161.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.54 mi
Kilometers
161.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.68 mi
Kilometers
174.9 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Gaston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaston
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaston
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
Harleyville
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Gaston
53.9 mi
00h 52m
To Mount Pleasant
54.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Gaston and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mack Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mack Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Pine Plain Road

    106 m · 15 sec · Pine Plain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Sandy Run Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Old Sandy Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    85.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Sandy Run Road
88.5 mi · 81%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 11%
Mack Street
3.57 mi · 3%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Remount Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Sandy Run Road

Merge slight left

85.8 mi · 01h 33m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleyville
00h 52m from Gaston
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaston 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 Gaston to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Harleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Gaston and 54.8 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harleyville

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

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

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

56 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

66 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

69 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

76 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 100.54 mi (161.81 km).

Gaston

#1 Gaston

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

Population1,712
Coordinates33.8171000, -81.1009300
Altitude152
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 321 (-81.101046, 33.817148)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.01 $34.01
Premium $4.78 $18.35 $36.70
Diesel $5.62 $21.60 $43.19

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 Gaston and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 07:26:11.

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.