How far is Isle of Palms, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Isle of Palms, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.72 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.97 mi
6.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.97 mi
Kilometers
6.39 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.72 mi
Kilometers
9.2 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 6, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Isle of Palms
Wed, May 6, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isle of Palms
2026-05-06T18:18
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 6, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Isle of Palms
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sullivans Island
SC

Island in the United States of America

From Isle of Palms
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To Mount Pleasant
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Palm Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Jasper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jasper Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Station 22 1/2 Street

    821 ft · 14 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2.61 mi · 46%
Jasper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 28%
Palm Boulevard
1.34 mi · 23%
Station 22 1/2 Street
0.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ben Sawyer Boulevard

Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard

1.73 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivans Island
00h 05m from Isle of Palms
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sullivans Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Isle of Palms and 2.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Isle of Palms and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivans Island

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sullivans Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivans Island.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

20 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

95 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

100 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 3.97 mi (6.39 km).

Isle of Palms

#1 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
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: Palm Boulevard (-79.793772, 32.785414)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.76 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.4 gal · 1.52 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.89 $1.77
Premium $4.78 $0.96 $1.91
Diesel $5.62 $1.12 $2.25

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 18:18:01.

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.