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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mack Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mack Street
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Turn straight onto Pine Plain Road
106 m · 15 sec · Pine Plain Road
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Turn left onto Old Sandy Run Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Old Sandy Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
85.8 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Gaston and Mount Pleasant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 100.54 mi (161.81 km).
#1 Gaston
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 33.8171000, -81.1009300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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