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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Hampton, SC is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
91.11 mi
02h 16m
Flight
73.67 mi
118.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.67 mi
Kilometers
118.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.62 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Walterboro
SC

City in South Carolina

From Mount Pleasant
45.5 mi
01h 08m
To Hampton
45.6 mi
01h 08m

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
87°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 Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Helen Street

    1396 ft · 1 min · Helen Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Helen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 33%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 19%
Yemassee Highway
15.1 mi · 17%
Charleston Highway
12.4 mi · 14%
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge
3.72 mi · 4%
Frampton Road
2.57 mi · 3%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walterboro
01h 08m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Mount Pleasant and 45.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walterboro

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

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

RAIL

Yemassee

29 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

62 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Denmark

64 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

102 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 73.67 mi (118.56 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
Hampton

#2 Hampton

City in South Carolina

Population2,488
Coordinates32.8779400, -81.1276100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Hampton (-81.12761, 32.87794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 Hampton. The current time is 05:26:35.

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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.