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

The driving distance from Hartsville, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.52 mi
02h 26m
Flight
109.84 mi
176.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.84 mi
Kilometers
176.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.52 mi
Kilometers
234.19 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, May 31, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Hartsville
Sun, May 31, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartsville
2026-05-31T13:45
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, May 31, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartsville
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
Santee
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Hartsville
74.6 mi
01h 13m
To Mount Pleasant
71 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South 5th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Oates Highway

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Brockington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Brockington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Honda Street

    885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartsville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honda Way
69.7 mi · 48%
I 26 East
42.6 mi · 29%
Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 8%
South 5th Street
5.41 mi · 4%
North Brockington Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Honda Way

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santee
01h 13m from Hartsville
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartsville to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Santee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Hartsville and 71 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Santee

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

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

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Denmark

63 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

81 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 109.84 mi (176.77 km).

Hartsville

#1 Hartsville

City in South Carolina

Population7,479
Coordinates34.3740400, -80.0734000
Altitude66
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: South 5th Street (-80.073236, 34.374108)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.72
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.36 $40.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.78 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $5.62 $28.91 $57.81

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartsville and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 13:45:26.

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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.