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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Newberry, SC is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
154.59 mi
02h 57m
Flight
143.85 mi
231.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.85 mi
Kilometers
231.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.59 mi
Kilometers
248.79 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newberry
Sun, Apr 26, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 26, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-26T01:37
Arrive Newberry
Sun, Apr 26, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Mount Pleasant
77.3 mi
01h 28m
To Newberry
77.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 219: Newberry

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 219

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 219

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto College Street

    19 m · 3 sec · College Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
135 mi · 87%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.77 mi · 2%
State Highway 219
1.88 mi · 1%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 27m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 28m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Newberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Mount Pleasant and 77.3 miles from Newberry.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Newberry.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Newberry. Straight-line distance: 143.85 mi (231.5 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
Newberry

#2 Newberry

City in South Carolina, United States

Population10,141
Coordinates34.2745800, -81.6187200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Newberry (-81.61872, 34.27458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.65 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.25
10.92 gal · 41.3 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.63 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.18 $48.36
Premium $4.78 $26.09 $52.18
Diesel $5.62 $30.71 $61.41

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Newberry. The current time is 01:37:32.

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.