How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Little River, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Little River, SC is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.79 mi
02h 34m
Flight
103.69 mi
166.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.79 mi
Kilometers
181.52 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little River
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-05-12T19:21
Arrive Little River
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Mount Pleasant
56.4 mi
01h 17m
To Little River
56.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NE
Destination
Little River Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Tuesday
Using Loris as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Little River.

  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

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17: Georgetown

    1804 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

    136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 17

    8 mi · 11 min · Highway 17

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy North: SC 31, Carolina Forest

    1594 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach

    1548 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Highway 90

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US Highway 17

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ellis Drive

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
53.1 mi · 47%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 15%
Highway 17
11.6 mi · 10%
Carolina Bays Parkway
10.6 mi · 9%
US 17 North
7.13 mi · 6%
Highway 90
3.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 17m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Little River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Little River?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Mount Pleasant and 56.4 miles from Little River.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Little River.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Little River. Straight-line distance: 103.69 mi (166.88 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
Little River

#2 Little River

City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,960
Coordinates33.8732300, -78.6141800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.63 $35.25
Premium $4.78 $19.02 $38.03
Diesel $5.62 $22.38 $44.77

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Little River. The current time is 19:21:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.