How far is Jackson, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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 02h 35m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Goforth Street
22 m · 10 sec · Goforth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
111 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Silverton Street
2572 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street
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Turn right onto Atomic Road
1318 ft · 23 sec · Atomic Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
21 m · 3 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on State Highway 1
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Turn straight onto Whiskey Road
1888 ft · 29 sec · Whiskey Road
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Turn right onto Williston Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charleston Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway
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Turn left onto Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.4 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on John C Calhoun Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Take the exit slight right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Jackson 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.
Five Chop Road
Merge slight left
56.2 mi · 01h 02m
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 Jackson 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 Jackson to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Jackson and 69.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).
#1 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.03 | $48.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
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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