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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Edisto, SC is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.92 mi
01h 38m
Flight
76.27 mi
122.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.92 mi
Kilometers
133.44 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edisto
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Edisto
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridgeville
SC

Town of the United States

From Mount Pleasant
41.4 mi
00h 49m
To Edisto
41.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Street

    701 ft · 37 sec · John Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Baxter Street

    30 m · 7 sec · Baxter Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto George Street

    630 ft · 29 sec · George Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paula Drive

    76 m · 11 sec · Paula Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paula Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
57 mi · 69%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 14%
Five Chop Road
6.58 mi · 8%
John C Calhoun Drive
2.47 mi · 3%
Old Edisto Drive
1.49 mi · 2%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

56.5 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
00h 49m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Clear near Edisto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Mount Pleasant and 41.4 miles from Edisto.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Clear near Edisto.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

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 Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Old Town Hall

Summerville , SC
201 W Carolina Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Holly Hill Town Hall

Holly Hill , SC
Peake St, Holly Hill, SC 29059
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Summerville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Summerville Municipal Court

Summerville , SC
200 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.

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Charleston, South Carolina

38 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Yemassee

67 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Kingstree

78 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Denmark

81 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Edisto. Straight-line distance: 76.27 mi (122.74 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 Edisto

Human settlement in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,559
Coordinates33.4765400, -80.8987000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Edisto (-80.8987, 33.47654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Edisto. The current time is 06:51:01.

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.