How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from McCormick, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to McCormick, SC is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and McCormick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and McCormick.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1878 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Continue on McCormick Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · McCormick Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
17.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 378
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Continue on East Gold Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Gold Street
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Continue on East Gold Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Gold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Gold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and McCormick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 North
Merge slight left
99.4 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near McCormick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to McCormick?
The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 94 miles from McCormick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near McCormick.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swansea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and McCormick. Straight-line distance: 160.19 mi (257.8 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 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCormick (-82.29346, 33.91346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
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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