How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Connelly Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Connelly Springs, NC is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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
260.32 mi
05h 15m
Flight
224.48 mi
361.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.48 mi
Kilometers
361.27 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.32 mi
Kilometers
418.95 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connelly Springs
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Aug 23, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-08-23T05:45
Arrive Connelly Springs
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Dentsville
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Mount Pleasant
130.3 mi
02h 37m
To Connelly Springs
130.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Connelly Springs.

  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

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  15. 15

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 901

    3144 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 901

  23. 23

    Continue on Heckle Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Heckle Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hands Mill Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hands Mill Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Charlotte Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Union Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Union Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Union Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Union Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1701 ft · 39 sec · South Broad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Franklin Boulevard

    2223 ft · 50 sec · East Franklin Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South York Street

    2129 ft · 42 sec · South York Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Chester Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Chester Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville

    911 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville

    2074 ft · 51 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Asheville

    2108 ft · 51 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville

    1 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Icard

    1747 ft · 44 sec

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old N.C. Highway 10

    1954 ft · 53 sec · Old N.C. Highway 10

  41. 41

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
99.7 mi · 38%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 20%
Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 12%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 5%
Union Road
9.96 mi · 4%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 48m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
224.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dentsville
02h 37m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Connelly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Connelly Springs?

The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Dentsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Mount Pleasant and 130.1 miles from Connelly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Connelly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Dentsville

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

37 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

112 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Connelly Springs. Straight-line distance: 224.48 mi (361.27 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
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#2 Connelly Springs

Town in North Carolina

Population1,648
Coordinates35.7429100, -81.5134300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Connelly Springs (-81.51343, 35.74291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.77 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.38 gal · 69.54 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.70 $81.41
Premium $4.78 $43.91 $87.82
Diesel $5.62 $51.68 $103.37

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 · Aug 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Connelly Springs. The current time is 05:45:35.

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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.