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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Loris, SC is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
110.98 mi
02h 38m
Flight
103.68 mi
166.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.68 mi
Kilometers
166.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.98 mi
Kilometers
178.6 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Loris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
55.6 mi
01h 19m
To Loris
55.4 mi
01h 19m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on North Fraser Street

    21.9 mi · 32 min · North Fraser Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
53.1 mi · 48%
North Fraser Street
21.9 mi · 20%
Main Street
18.7 mi · 17%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 11%
4th Avenue
2.52 mi · 2%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 19m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Loris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 55.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 55.4 miles from Loris.

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 7.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Loris. Straight-line distance: 103.68 mi (166.85 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
Loris

#2 Loris

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

Population2,807
Coordinates34.0562800, -78.8903000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.36 $34.72
Premium $4.78 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.62 $22.05 $44.09

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 Loris. The current time is 08:02:19.

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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.