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

The driving distance from McCormick, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.65 mi
03h 19m
Flight
160.19 mi
257.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.19 mi
Kilometers
257.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.65 mi
Kilometers
293.94 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Jun 3, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in McCormick
Wed, Jun 3, 7:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCormick
2026-06-03T12:53
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Jun 3, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCormick
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
North
SC

Town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA

From McCormick
92.6 mi
01h 39m
To Mount Pleasant
90.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gold Street

    2366 ft · 42 sec · East Gold Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  7. 7

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 39: Wagener, Monetta

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Old Ninety Six Indian Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Railroad Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue West

  14. 14

    Continue on Festival Trail Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  16. 16

    Continue on John Nunn Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Nunn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Salley Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Whittaker Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Five Chop Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2180 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCormick 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
62.8 mi · 34%
Edgefield Highway
20.1 mi · 11%
North Road
16.3 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 7%
Old Ninety Six Indian Trail
11.6 mi · 6%
Salley Road
8.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
160.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North
01h 39m from McCormick
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McCormick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from McCormick and 90.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McCormick and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near North

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

32 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

42 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

83 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

106 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCormick and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 160.19 mi (257.8 km).

McCormick

#1 McCormick

Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina

Population2,320
Coordinates33.9134600, -82.2934600
Altitude163
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: East Gold Street (-82.293338, 33.913372)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.4 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.8 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McCormick and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 12:53:23.

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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.