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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
22.94 mi
00h 33m
Flight
22.2 mi
35.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.2 mi
Kilometers
35.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.94 mi
Kilometers
36.92 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Awendaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Awendaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Mount Pleasant
11.5 mi
00h 16m
To Awendaw
11.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17: Georgetown

    1804 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Awendaw.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
21.2 mi · 93%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.31 mi · 6%
US 17
0.34 mi · 1%
Coleman Boulevard
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
00h 16m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Partly Sunny near Awendaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Mount Pleasant and 11.5 miles from Awendaw.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Partly Sunny near Awendaw.

Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms

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 Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 14.8 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
Sullivan's Island Town Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Sullivan's Island Town Hall

Isle of Palms
2056 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Rating 1.7/5 12 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Olde Village Community Building

North Charleston , SC
4820 Jenkins Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 22.2 mi (35.72 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Awendaw

#2 Awendaw

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.78 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.62 $4.56 $9.11

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Awendaw. The current time is 04:58:43.

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.