How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Oakland, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Oakland, SC is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Oakland.
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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
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on Bultman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway
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Continue on Thomas Sumter Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Thomas Sumter Highway
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Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Frierson Road
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhodes Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
528 ft · 31 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Turn left onto Peach Orchard Road
1041 ft · 21 sec · Peach Orchard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peach Orchard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Oakland.
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
41.7 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Light Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Oakland?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 60.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 89.73 mi (144.4 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 Oakland
Oakland is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9829300, -80.4884200 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-80.48842, 33.98293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.60 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
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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