How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Garden City, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Garden City, SC is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Garden City.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 17: Georgetown
1804 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Turn straight onto US 17 Business: Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Garden Lake Drive
1224 ft · 56 sec · Garden Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Hidden Lakes Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Garden City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
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49.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Garden City?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Mount Pleasant and 39.8 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.12 one way or $20.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near McClellanville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 74.05 mi (119.18 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
Garden City is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5929500, -79.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-79.00865, 33.59295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.60 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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