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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Fairfax, SC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.3 mi
02h 27m
Flight
80.54 mi
129.61 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Mount Pleasant.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.3 mi
Kilometers
159.8 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Fairfax
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Mount Pleasant
49.6 mi
01h 13m
To Fairfax
49.7 mi
01h 13m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coleman Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Coleman Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Coleman Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17 South: Charleston

    2568 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway

    550 ft · 16 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spring Street

    550 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spring Street

    1116 ft · 21 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway

    29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Charleston Highway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Frampton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Frampton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Connelly Street

    1013 ft · 24 sec · Connelly Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Yemassee Highway

    15.1 mi · 26 min · Yemassee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Augusta Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Carolina Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Carolina Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hampton Avenue

    68 m · 9 sec · Hampton Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street East

    90 m · 13 sec · 7th Street East

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 30%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 17%
Yemassee Highway
15.1 mi · 15%
Charleston Highway
12.4 mi · 12%
Augusta Highway
6.57 mi · 7%
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
3.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway

29.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 13m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Fairfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 49.7 miles from Fairfax.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.61 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
Fairfax

#2 Fairfax

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,622
Coordinates32.9590500, -81.2365000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Fairfax (-81.2365, 32.95905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Fairfax. The current time is 08:09:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.