How far is Kiawah Island, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Kiawah Island, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiawah Island and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiawah Island and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Continue on Turtle Point Lane
652 ft · 31 sec · Turtle Point Lane
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Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
1390 ft · 1 min · Green Dolphin Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
9 m · 1 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Turn sharp right onto Maybank Highway
7.2 mi · 13 min · Maybank Highway
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Turn left onto Folly Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Folly Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Folly Road Boulevard
2334 ft · 40 sec · Folly Road Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Cannon Street
875 ft · 23 sec · Cannon Street
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Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 703: Coleman Boulevard, Sullivans Island
2647 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Coleman Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Coleman Boulevard
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Turn right
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 Kiawah Island and Mount Pleasant.
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.
Bohicket Road
Continue on Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kiawah Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kiawah Island to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Kiawah Island and 15.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kiawah Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiawah Island and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 18.22 mi (29.32 km).
#1 Kiawah Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 32.6082400, -80.0848200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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