How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Ladson, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Ladson, SC is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Ladson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Ladson.
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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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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ladson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ladson Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Road
11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Ladson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mark Clark Expressway
Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Ladson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Ladson?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Mount Pleasant and 11.7 miles from Ladson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Ladson.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
The City of Goose Creek
American Red Cross
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina
Yemassee
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.42 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 Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
| Population | 13,790 |
| Coordinates | 32.9857300, -80.1098100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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