How far is Little River, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?
The driving distance from Little River, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1787 ft · 43 sec · Robert Edge Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
1722 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Fraser Street
53.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · North Fraser Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526 Business East: Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
1612 ft · 27 sec · 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 Little River 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.
North Fraser Street
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
53.2 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little River and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little River to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Little River and 61.2 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little River and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 103.69 mi (166.88 km).
#1 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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