How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
210.17 mi
03h 58m
Flight
194.33 mi
312.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.33 mi
Kilometers
312.75 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.17 mi
Kilometers
338.24 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Five Forks
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Gaston
SC

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

From Mount Pleasant
105.1 mi
01h 59m
To Five Forks
105.1 mi
01h 59m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Five Forks.

  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

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Laurens Road

    833 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 14

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Adams Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Adams Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

    99 m · 11 sec · Scuffletown Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
159 mi · 76%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 14%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 6%
Adams Mill Road
2.77 mi · 1%
Highway 14
1.5 mi · 1%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 53m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 59m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Five Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Five Forks?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Mount Pleasant and 105.1 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

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Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 194.33 mi (312.75 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 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.78
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.39 $58.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.86 $65.73
Premium $4.78 $35.45 $70.91
Diesel $5.62 $41.73 $83.46

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 Five Forks. The current time is 03:35:40.

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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.